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Easy Vietnamese Pandan Waffles (Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa)

Vietnamese Pandan Waffles (Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa) are a beloved snack in Vietnam. They are the combination of textures, with a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior that sets them apart from traditional Western-style waffles.
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Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Snack, Sweet treats
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 6 medium waffles
Author: Cielle

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Waffle maker

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs (L size)
  • 2 cup rice flour (280g)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (75g)
  • ½ cup tapioca starch (75g)
  • 1 can coconut milk (400ml/14 oz)
  • ⅞ cup sugar (175g)
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pandan extract
  • 1½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all the liquid ingredients—coconut milk, eggs, cooking oil, and pandan extract. Add sugar and salt. Use a whisk or hand-mixer to thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together tapioca starch, all-purpose flour, rice flour, and baking powder. Sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are thoroughly blended.
  • Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the liquid mixture, stirring well to form a smooth batter. It's normal for the batter to have a slightly lumpy texture due to the tapioca starch.
  • To remove any remaining clumps by straining the batter. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 20-30 minutes, allowing it to develop its flavors.
  • Preheat your waffle maker. To enhance the flavor and create a nice crust, you could brush some melted butter onto the waffle surface.
  • Before cooking, give the waffle batter a quick mix as it may have separated slightly during the resting time. Use a ladle to pour three to four scoops of batter onto the waffle iron, adjusting the amount based on the size of your waffle iron.
  • Cook the waffles until no more steam is rising from the waffle maker, which means the waffles are fully cooked.

Notes

How to make the perfect waffles:

  • Use a digital scale instead of the cup to weigh the ingredients accurately.
  • Check your baking powder before making the waffles.
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