Thai · dessert
Khanom Krok (Coconut Rice Pancakes)
Khanom Krok (Coconut Rice Pancakes) reads sweetness 6.5, richness 6.5 and nutty 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Thai dessert, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.5 · Richness 6.5 · Nutty 4.2 · Salinity 3.5 · Floral 3.4 · Fruity 2.5 · Herbaceous 1.5 · Allium 1.1 · Earthy 0.9 · Umami 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 1 cup jasmine rice flour
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 tsp pandan extract (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil
Time & effort: about 25 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 176.7 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 12.2 g fat, 16.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Mix rice flour with coconut milk and a pinch of salt for the base batter, and blend coconut milk with sugar for the sweet topping.
- Heat a cast-iron khanom krok pan until very hot and oil each well.
- Pour base batter to fill halfway, top with sweet coconut mixture and a few green onion pieces, then cover and cook until set and golden on the bottom.
- Scoop out and serve in pairs while hot.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Pralines — Southern
- Sanwin Makin (Semolina and Coconut Cake) — Burmese
- Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam) — Filipino
- Bammy — Jamaican
- Bourbon Pecan Pie — Southern
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