pisang mas

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noun

  1. a variety of banana which is small and short, with a bright yellow, very thin peel and golden-yellow flesh. It is also known as the Lady’s Finger banana in English.

    2. Those who prefer to go loal can try apom with pisang mas and coconut sorbet, durian sago melaka and many more.

    — 2008 February 23. Today, "DEDICATED TO DESSERTS". p.37

    If you want something on the rich side, the pengat pisang should fit the bill nicely.
    The small, sweet pisang mas (banana) is stewed together with chunks of sweet potato in rich coconut milk and palm sugar.

    — 1990 April 19, Audra Ang. Weekend East, "Posh hawker fare". p.12


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