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    Thai Coconut Rice Pancakes

    Khanom Krok

    4.8฿20 – ฿40Best grabbed hot off the grill from a street cart around 3:00 PM. The contrast between the crispy shell and the steaming center is absolute heaven when you're walking between markets.
    Annie Do
    Overview

    Sweet, crispy coconut pancakes with a molten, custard-like center.

    These bite-sized treats are cooked in special dimpled pans until the edges are thin and shattering-crisp, while the middle stays warm and gooey. They are lightly sweet, salty from the coconut cream, and often topped with green onion, corn, or taro.
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    What's in it

    • Rice flour
    • Coconut milk
    • Palm sugar
    • Salt
    • Scallions
    • Corn
    • Taro
    • Pumpkin
    • Sesame seeds
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    BreakfastSnackAfternoon

    Best grabbed hot off the grill from a street cart around 3:00 PM. The contrast between the crispy shell and the steaming center is absolute heaven when you're walking between markets.

    The story

    Origin & history

    An ancient Thai street snack that has stood the test of time. Traditionally cooked over charcoal, these pancakes represent the perfect balance between the richness of coconut milk and the simplicity of rice flour.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    "Mai sai tua" if you want them plain without beans, or just point to the toppings you like—corn is a crowd-pleaser!

    Paying

    Cash only. These are incredibly cheap; a small box of 8–10 pieces will cost you less than ฿40.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Coconut milk.

    Nutrition & benefits

    A quick, energy-dense snack perfect for a mid-afternoon sugar boost while exploring.

    Health notes

    These are fried in coconut fat and cooked at high heat, making them a very safe street food choice. Eat them while they are still steaming hot.

    How to eat it

    Pop the whole piece in your mouth at once. Be careful, as the center is essentially liquid gold and stays hot for a while.