Bai Tong

Bai Tong is a delightful Thai brunch dish featuring crispy rice pancakes topped with a medley of fresh herbs, vegetables, and a zesty dipping sauce. This dairy-free dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a refreshing start to your day.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 100 grams
• Water - 250 ml
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Rice flour - 50 grams
• Cornstarch - 25 grams
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chopped cilantro - 2 tablespoons
• Chopped green onions - 2 tablespoons
• Sliced cucumber - 50 grams
• Sliced red chili - 1 small
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. Drain the rice and blend it with 250 ml of fresh water until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
3. Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool slightly before mixing in the coconut milk, rice flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil. Pour a ladle of the batter into the skillet, spreading it into a thin pancake shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Repeat with the remaining batter.
5. In a small bowl, mix lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a dipping sauce.
6. Serve the crispy rice pancakes topped with chopped cilantro, green onions, cucumber slices, and red chili on the side, along with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk.

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