Banh Kep La Dua — Vietnamese Coconut Pandan Waffle Cooking Recipe

  

Banh Kep La Dua (the Vietnamese Coconut Pandan Waffle) is basically a combine of eggs, coconut cream or milk, flours, and little of baking powder and pandan extract. What make this Vietnamese waffle so special and different from other waffles is that I used the pandan extract, coconut cream and sugar added to the batter. 

Now, probably everyone, but if not I am sure most of us Vietnamese ladies; younger or older love this light crispy pandan coconut waffle right? I am a coconut lover here, anything that is coconut in it, I am loving every bit of it. The smell and the richness of coconut is just so good, not to mention the aroma of pandan extract. That being said, even if you are not a big fan of coconut, gives it a try and you will love it, I promise. However, you can definitely substitute coconut with water if you need to.

This Vietnamese style pandan coconut waffle does not require syrup or anything, and yet so delicious, just eaten plain. It is crispy on the outer skin, soft and fluffy on the inside. Surprisingly, they are super simple and easy to make. Let's do it!

Ingredients: 
2 eggs
A pinch of Salt
4-5 tbsp sugar
1can (13oz) coconut cream 
1½ tsp baking powder 
1½ - 2 cup All Purpose Flour
La Dua (Pandan Extract)
Shredded young coconut (optional)

Directions:
-For the wet ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a fork or whisk it until blended. Add in coconut cream, blend it well. Set aside!

- For dry ingredients:
In another mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt thoroughly. Sift the flour to avoid any lumps before adding to wet ingredients. Once is sift, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient as you whisk it. When completely blended, add in ¼ tsp pandan extract and shredded coconut (optional). Blended well and set aside!

-Heat up the waffle iron, pour and spread a decent amount of batter into you waffle iron. Cook the waffle until golden brown about 5-7 minutes depending how thick or thin your waffle is. Once it is done, use a fork or wood chopstick to remove the waffle. Placing on a cool cooking rack, which it will help to crisp up the waffle. Repeat the process, and serve warm. Enjoy and Happy Cooking! :)