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Apam Balik (Turnover Pancake)

A thick, sweet pancake filled with sugar, peanuts (replaced with sunflower seeds), and sweet corn. A popular street food snack.

35m4 servings

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Apam Balik (Turnover Pancake) recipe by Safe Plated
Contains dairyContains eggContains wheatPEANUT-free
350 cal|8g protein|50g carbs|15g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Creamed Corn
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  2. 2In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and melted butter.
  3. 3Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. 4Heat a lightly oiled pan or griddle over medium heat.
  5. 5Pour batter onto the pan to form a thick pancake.
  6. 6Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface.
  7. 7Sprinkle with creamed corn, sunflower seeds, and granulated sugar.
  8. 8Fold the pancake in half and cook for another minute.
  9. 9Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Substitutions

Peanuts → Sunflower Seeds

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