Khule

Khule

Khule (koo-lay)

Buckwheat Pancakes

Prep Time 10 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 193 kcal

Thin, crispy buckwheat pancakes cooked on a griddle until golden brown, with a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with cheese and chili sauce.

Nutrition & Info

190 kcal per serving
Protein 7.0g
Carbs 30.0g
Fat 5.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Equipment Needed

flat griddle or skillet mixing bowl ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate

Garnishes: butter pat

Accompaniments: honey, local cheese, ezay

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk buckwheat flour, egg, water, melted butter, and salt into a smooth batter.

  2. 2

    Let batter rest for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat a flat griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter.

  4. 4

    Pour a ladle of batter and spread into a thin circle.

  5. 5

    Cook until edges lift and bottom is golden, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook 1 more minute.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with honey, cheese, or ezay.

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Did You Know?

Buckwheat thrives in Bumthang Valley above 2,600 meters where rice cannot grow, making it the grain of the highlands.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • flat griddle or skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • ladle

Garnishing

butter pat

Accompaniments

honey, local cheese, ezay

The Story Behind Khule

Khule is the signature breakfast of Bumthang, Bhutan's cultural heartland. Buckwheat has been cultivated there for centuries in terraced fields at elevations too high for rice. These simple pancakes sustained monks and farmers through cold mornings for generations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast or lunch 📜 Origins: Traditional Bumthang

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