Vietnamese Pandan Waffle Recipe (Banh Kep La Dua)

Pandan Waffle is a delicious snack. Although the recipe is very simple, with easy-to-find ingredients and an easy method, the final product is incredibly tempting—once you eat one, you’ll want another. This article from Food Vietnamese will help you master the art of making pandan waffles in no time.

Pandan waffles are a nostalgic treat for many, reminiscent of childhood with their delicious, crispy, and airy texture. Cooks have creatively enhanced this waffle by adding the flavor of pandan leaves, making it even more visually and tastefully appealing. Let’s get into the kitchen and treat your family with this pandan waffle recipe below!

Traditional Pandan Waffle Recipe

Ingredients

To make pandan waffles for 8 people, prepare the following ingredients:

• 50g tapioca starch
• 200g all-purpose flour
• 200ml coconut milk
• 200ml sweetened fresh milk
• 3 chicken eggs
• 50g unsalted butter
• 50g pandan leaves
• 100g sugar

Additionally, you’ll need a blender to puree the pandan leaves, a waffle iron, bowls, a sieve, a spoon, and other utensils.

Steps to Make Pandan Waffles

Prepare the Ingredients

1. Pandan Leaves: Wash the pandan leaves thoroughly and let them drain. Cut them into small pieces about the length of a finger joint, then place them in a blender. Add 200ml of sweetened fresh milk and blend until you have a pandan milk mixture.
2. Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, crack 3 chicken eggs and add 100g of sugar. Use a spoon or a whisk to gently beat the mixture in one direction until the sugar and eggs are well combined.
3. Combine Mixtures: Use a sieve to strain the blended pandan milk mixture into the egg mixture and mix well.
4. Butter and Coconut Milk: Place a pot on the stove over low heat and add 50g of unsalted butter. Cook until the butter is fully melted, then pour in 200ml of coconut milk, stirring continuously until the mixture is completely blended. If you prefer not to use unsalted butter, you can substitute it with cooking oil, but the final waffles may not be as fragrant.

Mix the Batter

1. Pour the melted coconut milk mixture into the pandan egg mixture, stirring continuously until all the ingredients are well combined.
2. Gradually sift in 50g of tapioca starch and 200g of all-purpose flour, stirring until the flour is completely dissolved.
3. Once the batter is well mixed, strain it into a pot, cover it, and let it rest for 1 to 2 hours.

Bake the Waffles

1. Heat a waffle iron over low heat. Once hot, brush it with cooking oil.
2. Pour a ladleful of batter into the waffle iron, spreading it evenly across the surface. Close the lid.
3. Wait for 1 minute, then flip the waffle, and wait another minute before opening the iron and removing the waffle.

The finished pandan waffles have a beautiful green color mixed with the deep yellow of the cooked batter. When eaten hot, they are crispy and produce a satisfying crunch. When cooled, they become soft and chewy, with the fragrant aroma of pandan leaves filling your mouth with each bite. The sweet flavor lingers, making it hard to stop at just one.

How to Make Rich Coconut Pandan Waffles

Ingredients for Coconut Pandan Waffles

To make delicious coconut pandan waffles for 4 people, prepare the following ingredients:

• 350g all-purpose flour
• 10 pandan leaves
• 10 chicken eggs
• 100g shredded coconut
• 50ml coconut milk
• 400g sugar
• Half a bowl of cooking oil
• Half a bowl of water

You’ll also need a blender, a waffle iron, bowls, spoons, and a sieve for making the waffles.

Quick Steps to Make Coconut Pandan Waffles

1. Crack 5 eggs into a blender and blend at medium speed for about 2 minutes.
2. Add 200g of sugar to the mixture and continue blending for another 3 minutes until the eggs are fluffy and foamy, and the sugar has completely dissolved. Set this mixture aside in a bowl.
3. Repeat the blending process with the remaining 5 eggs and 200g of sugar, then combine both mixtures in the bowl.
4. Wash the pandan leaves thoroughly, drain, and cut into small pieces. Place all the pandan leaves in the blender, add half a bowl of water, and blend for 5 minutes.
5. Strain the blended pandan mixture through a sieve to extract the juice, discarding the pulp.
6. In a large bowl, pour in the beaten egg mixture. Gradually sift 200g of flour into the mixture, stirring until well combined, then add the pandan juice and mix thoroughly.
7. Sift in another 150g of flour, mix again, and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
8. Heat the waffle iron on high for about 3 minutes to warm both sides evenly, then brush a layer of cooking oil on both surfaces. Continue heating the iron on low for another 2 minutes.
9. Pour half a ladle of batter into the center of the waffle iron, add a small spoonful of coconut filling, cover with another layer of batter, and close the iron. Cook on low heat for about 1 minute on each side.
10. Open the iron to check if the waffles are golden brown on both sides, then remove them. For a neat appearance, trim any excess or burnt edges with scissors.
11. Brush more oil on both surfaces of the iron and continue making waffles until the batter is used up.

Tip: To prevent the waffles from sticking to the iron, consider discarding the first waffle. This is because the first waffle tends to burn easily during the initial heating of the iron.

Instructions for Storing Pandan Waffles

Pandan waffles are delicious whether eaten hot or cold. If you can’t finish them, you can store them as follows:

• Place the waffles in an airtight container or bag and keep them at room temperature.
• They can be consumed within 2 to 3 days.
• Avoid refrigerating the waffles, as this can make them hard, chewy, and less enjoyable.
• For coconut-filled pandan waffles, it’s best to consume them on the same day, as the coconut filling may spoil if kept overnight.

I hope these tips have helped you learn how to make delicious golden pandan waffles. The ingredients are simple—just flour, milk, eggs, coconut milk—and with two hours of dedication, you can prepare a delightful snack for the whole family. Visit Foodvietnamese.com daily to learn more about making traditional Vietnamese cakes!