Pandan, whimsically known as u0022screwpine,u0022 is a tropical plant with long, blade-like leaves. You find it often in Vietnamese, Thai, and other cuisines in Southeast Asia.

How do you use pandan?

Pandan is most commonly used as an extract. The leaves are pulverized to create a highly concentrated emerald green liquid. It's beautiful to look at and has a wonderful aroma. And pandan can be used in both savory and sweet dishes.

What does pandan taste like?

It tastes like a kind of grassy, leafy, coconutty vanilla. It's pretty intoxicating, to be honest. I'm told that Vietnamese cab drivers use pandan leaves as air fresheners for their cars. I can totally see why.

What are Pandan Waffles?

Pandan Waffles, aka u0022Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa,u0022 are a Vietnamese street food staple. They are like classic waffles, except they are flavored with coconut and pandan. These waffles are made on the street in waffle irons over hot coals and eaten with the hands. Heaven.

Quick Pandan Waffles {Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa}

Name: Quick Pandan Waffles {Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 8 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 teaspoon pandan extract; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted coconut oil; 1/4 cup coconut flour or all-purpose flour; 2oz cream cheese; 2 tablespoons sugar or Swerve Granular; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Quick Pandan Waffles {Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa}

a Pandan Waffle on a blue plate against a yellow striped background

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You can make yourself a batch of these Pandan Waffles in about 8 minutes flat.

Author: Emily Krill
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 3
Total Time: 8 minutes
Yield: 2 waffles 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Waffle Iron
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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cooking spray
1 teaspoon pandan extract
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut flour or all-purpose flour
2oz cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar or Swerve Granular
3/4 teaspoon baking powder

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Instructions

Step 1. Preheat a standard or Belgian-sized waffle iron and spray it with cooking spray. There will be enough batter for 2 standard-sized waffles or 1 Belgian waffle. Spray the waffle iron.

Step 2. Add all ingredients to the blender. Add ingredients to a blender.

Step 3. Blend for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula and then blend for another 30 seconds. Blend.

Step 4. Pour enough batter onto the waffle maker to cover the wells and close the lid. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

The nutritional info is for waffles that use a sugar-free sweetener and coconut flour.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 waffle
Calories: 448
Fat: 36
Carbohydrates: 16
Fiber: 6
Protein: 16

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