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Classic Thai Coconut Pancakes (Kanom Krok)

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 120 minsskilletCook: 30 minsscheduleTotal: 150 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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12 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circleBatter needs to rest for 30 minutes in advance.30min
01
Preparation
00:01:06

Cut 2 pieces of spring onion into small pieces.

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Keep fingers curled away from the blade to avoid cuts.

Ingredients:spring onion
Tools:knife
02
Preparation
00:01:20

Cut 1 piece of taro into small cubes.

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Taro is hard, use a sharp knife and steady the taro to prevent slipping.

Ingredients:taro
Tools:knife
03
Preparation
00:01:43

Slice 2 pieces of sweet corn kernels off the core.

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Hold the corn cob firmly and slice downwards away from your hand.

Ingredients:sweet corn
Tools:knife
04
Active Cooking
00:02:01
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Use oven mitts when handling the hot steamer lid to avoid steam burns.

Steam the taro cubes and corn kernels for about 20 minutes until tender.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat, about 20 minutes
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Ensure the steamer has enough water, otherwise it will dry out and burn.

Ingredients:tarosweet corn
Tools:Steamer
05
Active Cooking
00:02:16

Combine 240g rice flour, 375ml coconut milk, 350ml limestone water, 50g palm sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt in a bowl. Mix until smooth and let sit for 30 minutes.

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Ensure palm sugar is fully dissolved, otherwise the batter will have uneven sweetness.

Ingredients:white rice flour (240 g)Coconut milk (375 ml)limestone water (350 ml)palm sugar (50 g)Salt (0.5 tsp)
Tools:mixing bowl
06
Active Cooking
00:03:28

Combine 250ml coconut milk, 15g granulated sugar, 0.25 tsp salt, and 20g rice flour in a bowl. Whisk until smooth with no lumps.

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Whisk thoroughly to remove all lumps, otherwise the custard will have an uneven texture.

Ingredients:Coconut milk (250 ml)granulated sugar (15 g)Salt (0.25 tsp)white rice flour (20 g)
Tools:Whisk
07
Active Cooking
00:04:16

Heat the pan over medium heat and grease with 1 tbsp coconut oil. Wipe off excess oil.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat
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Do not overheat the pan, or the batter will burn before it sets.

Ingredients:coconut oil (1 tbsp)
Tools:kanom krok pan
08
Active Cooking
00:04:43

Stir the outer batter and pour 1 tbsp (3/4 full) into each pan hole.

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Stir the batter before each pour to prevent the flour from settling at the bottom.

Ingredients:white rice flour
Tools:Spoon
09
Active Cooking
00:05:16

Stir the inner batter and pour into the center of each shell.

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Add the inner batter quickly to ensure even cooking.

Ingredients:Coconut milk
Tools:Spoon
10
Active Cooking
00:05:34

Sprinkle spring onion, corn, and taro on top of the pancakes.

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Do not overload with toppings, or the pancakes will not cook through properly.

Ingredients:spring onionsweet corntaro
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Active Cooking
00:06:24

Cover with a lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the edges turn slightly brown.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat, about 6 minutes
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Watch the heat closely

if the edges brown too fast, lower the heat to prevent burning

Tools:lid
12
Active Cooking
00:06:39

Remove the pancakes with a small metal spoon and serve in pairs immediately.

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Serve immediately while the shell is crispy, as it will soften quickly.

Tools:metal spoon

groceryAll Ingredients

white rice flour240 g
Coconut milk625 ml
limestone water350 ml
palm sugar50 g
Salt1 tsp
granulated sugar15 g
spring onion2 piece
sweet corn2 piece
taro1 piece
coconut oil1 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifeSteamermixing bowlWhiskkanom krok panSpoonlidmetal spoon