The sun had barely risen when Monkey Lyly woke up with excitement. Today was a special day—she was going to cook her favorite dish: sweet banana coconut stew! With a basket in hand and a big smile on her face, she swung through the trees and raced to the forest market.
At the market, Lyly quickly gathered all the ingredients she needed: ripe bananas, creamy coconut milk, fragrant pandan leaves, and a touch of brown sugar. She chatted cheerfully with the vendors, thanked them, and then—zoom!—she was off, swinging through the jungle vines with her basket bouncing on her back.
“Lyly… slow down!” shouted her friend Turtle Tim as she dashed past him. But Lyly was too excited to stop. All she could think about was her delicious dish waiting to be made.
By the time she got home, she was a little out of breath but still grinning. She tied on her apron, washed her hands, and got right to work. First, she peeled and sliced the bananas. Then she poured the coconut milk into a pot and gently stirred in the sugar and pandan leaves, filling her little kitchen with a sweet, warm aroma.
As the stew simmered, Lyly danced around happily, tapping her spoon to the beat of her favorite song. Finally, she added the bananas and let them cook until they were soft and soaked with coconut flavor.
“Perfect!” she said proudly, taking a careful taste. The dish was creamy, sweet, and comforting—just the way she loved it.
Soon, the smell attracted her jungle friends, and Lyly invited them all to share her special meal. They sat under the shade of a big tree, laughing and enjoying the stew together.
Monkey Lyly may have rushed home, but in the end, she took her time to make something delicious—and made the day even sweeter by sharing it with friends.
