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Khanom Buang (Thai Crispy Crepes)

Khanom Buang (Thai Crispy Crepes)

Thai
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30 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

30 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

220 kcalper person
Protein 4g
Carbs 28g
Fats 10g

About this dish

Thin, lacy rice flour crepes are crisped on a griddle, then folded around a fluffy meringue and shredded coconut topping for a classic Thai street-food sweet.

Allergy Info

Eggs

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Egg whitesfor the meringue topping2

Tins & Jars

  • Coconut Milkfor the shell batter150 ml

Dried Goods

  • Rice flourfor the shell100 g
  • Tapioca Starchfor the shell30 g
  • Caster sugar20 g for the shell, 30 g for the meringue topping50 g
  • Desiccated Coconutfor the topping60 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Fine sea salt1 pinch

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor greasing the griddle15 ml

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Large frying pan
  • Chopping board

Method

1

Whisk the rice flour, tapioca starch, 20 g of the sugar, the salt and the coconut milk together in a bowl to make a smooth, thin batter.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Whisk the egg whites with the remaining sugar in a separate bowl until thick and glossy to make the meringue topping.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Heat a small non-stick griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with the vegetable oil.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Spoon a thin layer of batter onto the hot griddle and spread it into a thin circle with the back of the spoon; cook for 3 minutes until the edges lift and crisp.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Spread a spoonful of the meringue over half of each crepe and scatter with the desiccated coconut.

Approx. 6 minutes
6

Fold the crepes in half over the topping and lift onto a plate to cool briefly before serving.

Approx. 4 minutes