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28 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Apam balik is a Malaysian street-food favorite made by cooking a thin, porous pancake in a pan, sprinkling it with salted peanuts and corn, and folding it over. Getting the pan hot enough to crisp the edges while keeping the center soft takes practice; otherwise, the pancake can crack when folded. Cut into small pieces, it is a portable snack that disappears quickly from party platters.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare and rest the batter

30 min

Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, egg, and milk into a smooth batter. Cover and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

2

Cook the pancake

10 min

Pour a ladleful of batter into a small, thoroughly heated pan. Cover and cook until pores form on the surface and the edges dry out.

3

Add the filling

5 min

Sprinkle the roasted peanuts, boiled corn kernels, and melted butter over the pancake. If you want it sweeter, add a little more sugar at this stage.

4

Fold and slice

5 min

Without removing the pancake from the pan, gently fold it in half into a semicircle. Let it rest for a few minutes, then transfer it to a cutting board and cut it into small pieces.

Reminder

Make sure the pan is thoroughly heated before pouring in the batter. A cool pan will not form the pores, and the pancake may tear when folded. Contains allergens: wheat (gluten), peanut, milk, and egg.

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Mustafa Turan Aide de Cuisine 1 month ago

İlk denememde hamuru 30 dakika yerine 10 dakika mayalanmaya bıraktım, gözenekler zar zor oluştu; ikinci seferde tam 30 dakika bekleyince kenarlar hem daha çıtır hem katlarken hiç kırılmadı.

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