World Flavors Cookbook

Khanom Khrok (Lao Coconut Rice Pancakes)

Crispy-edged mini coconut rice pancakes with a creamy, barely-set center — the beloved Lao street dessert.

Cuisine: Laos

Ingredients

• 200g rice flour
• 100ml coconut milk
• 200ml water
• 100g sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Coconut cream for topping
• Pandan extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix rice flour, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt into a thin batter.
2. Heat the khanom khrok pan over medium heat. Oil each cup well.
3. Fill each cup 2/3 full with batter.
4. Cover and cook until edges are set but center is still creamy.
5. Add a spoonful of coconut cream to each cup.
6. Cover 1 more minute. Scoop out with a spoon.