Apam Balik is a popular Malaysian street food snack that combines crispiness and softness in one delicious bite. This folded pancake is made with a batter of flour, eggs, and sugar, cooked on a griddle until golden brown. Traditionally, it’s filled with crushed peanuts, creamy corn, and sugar, offering a satisfying crunch and sweetness. Some modern variations include fillings like chocolate, Nutella, or cheese for a contemporary twist. Whether thin and crispy or thick and fluffy, Apam Balik is a crowd-favorite treat, enjoyed hot off the pan and loved for its comforting flavors and nostalgic charm.
Ingredients
First step
- 1.1 /2 cup self raising flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 100 ml milk
- 200 ml water
- 30 grams melted butter
- 1 tsp yeast
Second step
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
Fillings – Option 1
- 1 cup roughly crushed peanut
- 2 cup creamy sweetcorn
- 2 tbsp grated dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Fillings – Option 2
- 1 cup grated gula melaka
- 1 cup Shredded coconut
Cooking Instructions
- Mix up flour, yeast, baking powder, milk then slow add water bit by bit and mix well, then add the melted butter and mix
- Add Beaten eggs and brown sugar and whisk to mix well, and let it rest for 20 to 30 minute
- On a non-stick pan, apply some melted butter in low heat then add half off the batter and wait for the surface to start to created little craters about 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the pancake
- 4Add drain 4 to 5 tbsp of creamy sweetcorn and top with 4 to 5 tbsp of crushed peanut then cover lid for another 5 minutes then off heat then add additional 1 tsp of brown sugar
- Optional additional add on grated dark chocolate
- Plate it and fold into half and serve by slicing into quarters, PANCAKE WITH CREAMY SWEETCORN AND PEANUT FILLINGS (SLICE UP)