Gluten Free Cookies or Banh Men
An Authentic Vietnamese Treat
I grew up with these gluten free cookies, better known to me as banh men. Although I am not sensitive to gluten, I enjoy them tremendously because they are just simply irresistible. When prepared and baked properly, they are as light as a sponge. They practically melt in your mouth with a hint of coconut.
You can probably find them at most Asian food stores. But like any other cookies, they taste better to me when they are homemade. Since accuracy is key in making banh men, ingredients are measured in weight rather than in volume. |
Tapioca starch | 400g |
Rice flour | 75g |
Sugar | 120g |
Baking powder | 1½ tsp |
Coconut milk/cream | 150g |
Food coloring (optional) |
Divide dough into as many portions as how many colors you want to have. Add just a touch of color to each portion and blend it in well.
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