Khanom Buang (Thai Crispy Pancakes)
Khanom Buang are small, crispy Thai pancakes with a thin, crackly shell and a sweet coconut cream filling, often topped with shredded egg yolk threads or meringue. The batter is spread into small rounds on a flat griddle and cooks in just a few minutes per batch. They are a popular street food treat that can be made at home in about an hour.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Non-stick skillet
- Spatula
- Piping bag with small round tip
Ingredients
For the Pancake Batter:
- ½ cup rice flour preferably glutinous for texture
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour sifted
- ½ cup water to form a smooth batter
For the Meringue Filling:
- 2 large egg whites at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar preferably superfine for smoother meringue
For the Toppings:
- ¼ cup shredded coconut lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin threads or use sweetened egg yolk threads known as foi thong
Instructions
- Make the Pancake Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, and water. Whisk until smooth and slightly runny. Set aside.
- Prepare the Meringue Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, whisking continuously until soft peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop a tablespoon of batter, spreading thinly into a circle. Allow it to cook until the edges are crispy and the center is set, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the Meringue: Pipe a small amount of meringue onto the center of each pancake. Add a pinch of shredded coconut and a few pumpkin threads or foi thong on top.
- Finish Cooking: Cook for an additional minute until the meringue is slightly set, then carefully fold the pancake in half using a spatula.
Notes
Lori’s Tips:
- To enhance the traditional flavor, add a few drops of jasmine extract to the meringue.
- For a savory twist, replace coconut and pumpkin with fried shallots and roasted peanuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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