Vietnamese Coconut Pandan Waffles (Banh Kep La Dua) are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
This popular Vietnamese treat combines all-purpose flour, rice flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, sugar, coconut milk, pandan, and butter.
Pandan, often referred to as the vanilla extract of Southeast Asia, imparts these waffles with their iconic green color and signature aroma.
In Vietnam, fresh pandan leaves are typically used. They are cut into smaller pieces, blended with a bit of water, and then strained.
However, fresh pandan leaves can produce a dull green color. To achieve a vibrant green color and intense aroma without the hassle of blending, I recommend using pandan flavoring or extract.
There are various types of pandan flavoring, with some being more liquid than others. For this recipe, I suggest using Butterfly pandan flavoring or similar products with a paste-like consistency, such as this.
If you are looking for a simpler recipe, try this version of Vietnamese pandan waffles using pancake premix flour.
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How to Make Vietnamese Coconut Pandan Waffles (Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa)
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 large waffles 1x
Description
Fragrant coconut pandan waffles, infused with the sweet aroma of pandan and the creamy richness of coconut,. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 whole eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pandan flavoring
Instructions
- Sift together all-purpose flour, rice flour, tapioca starch and baking powder in a large mixing.
- Whisk together eggs and sugar until evenly combined in another bowl. Add coconut milk, melted butter and pandan flavoring. Mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients. Mix together until the batter becomes mostly smooth. Small lumps are ok.
- Preheat waffle iron. Ladle 1 1/4 cups batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Cook for about 3 minutes or until waffle maker indicates ready. Serve immediately for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
