🇧🇹 Bhutanese Cuisine

Khule

Buckwheat Pancakes

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

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.

Ingredients

1 Whisk buckwheat flour, egg, water, melted butter, and salt into a smooth batter.
2 Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
3 Heat a flat griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter.
4 Pour a ladle of batter and spread into a thin circle.
5 Cook until edges lift and bottom is golden, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook 1 more minute.
6 Serve hot with honey, cheese, or ezay.

Did You Know?

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