Apam Balik (Ban Jian Kueh)

This is one of my daddy's all time favorite food. They sell them at night markets (pasar malam) in Malaysia. There is a variation of this pancake call 'ah pong', which has less batter and crispy. I think it all comes down to personal preference. Thin or Thick, you are not going to find this anywhere here. Unless, you make it yourself. It's really not that hard to make. Seriously...! :D

Ingredients:

1 egg
225ml water
1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp milk powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp baking soda (added the very last min)

Fillings:

1/4 cup Finely grounded peanuts
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp butter/margerine

I use my KitchenAid mixer to whisk the egg, then pour in water and keep stirring until bubbly.

Fold in sugar, milk powder, salt & the flour. Continue whisking until all are combined. Add in vegatable oil last.

Then leave it to rest for about an hour.

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Heat pan on medium heat. I use my cheapo 9" frying pan from Ikea. :D

Sprinkle the baking soda last to the mixture, and whisk a little more until all combined.

Pour about 1 to 1 1/2 of batter into heated pan. (I can't remember the exact measurement but the mixture should not be more than 1/2 inch thick, otherwise you won't be able to fold it later) . Coat the sides of the pan with batter by rotating the pan in circular motion.

Cover the frying pan with fitting lid.

Cook until you see pores on the surface of the batter. (which will be a min or 2 at most). Add the fillings & butter quickly and fold the cake into half. (before the batter dries up)

Remove from pan. Cut up & serve.

Makes about 2 folded pancakes.