Thai Fruit Primer

Bananas (Kluai) Scientific name: Musa sapientum L. Season: All Year

Bananas are one of the most popular tropical fruits. Thailand has about 20 different varieties of bananas, ranging from sweet little fingers to large specimens with thick golden skins.

Green bananas may be eaten raw as a vegetable with a spicy sauce, sliced, dried in the sun, and fried for a snack.