Martabak Manis (Sweet Indonesian Pancake)
Martabak Manis is a popular Indonesian sweet street food, a thick, fluffy pancake cooked in a special pan and generously filled with various toppings. This recipe creates a soft, chewy pancake with a slightly crispy exterior, perfect for a sweet treat.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 520 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, peanuts, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
batter
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 1 pcsegg
- 300 mlwater
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 0.5 tspbaking soda
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspvanilla extract
for cooking
- 30 gbutter, melted
topping
- 60 mlcondensed milk
- 50 gchocolate sprinkles
- 50 groasted peanuts, chopped
- 50 gcheddar cheese, grated(optional)
Equipment
brush · plastic wrap · ladle · large bowl · knife · whisk · non-stick pan
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
About 2 min
- 2
Crack the egg into the dry ingredients and gradually add the water, whisking constantly until a smooth batter forms. Ensure there are no lumps.
About 5 min
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Resting allows the gluten to relax, resulting in a more tender pancake.
- 4
Just before cooking, add the baking powder and baking soda to the batter and whisk thoroughly until fully incorporated.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Adding the leavening agents at the last minute helps create a light and airy texture.
- 5
Heat a 20-24cm non-stick pan or a flat griddle over medium-low heat. Brush the pan lightly with some melted butter.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: A cast iron pan also works well for even heat distribution.
- 6
Pour a ladleful of batter into the hot pan, tilting the pan to spread it evenly into a round shape. Cook for about 5-7 minutes without flipping.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: The pancake should be thick, not thin like a crepe. Adjust heat if it's browning too quickly.
- 7
As the top surface of the pancake begins to set and small bubbles appear, sprinkle some granulated sugar over the surface.
About 1 min
- 8
Continue cooking until the edges are golden brown and the surface is mostly dry, then remove the pancake from the pan.
About 3 min
- 9
Immediately brush the hot pancake with more melted butter.
About 1 min
- 10
Drizzle with condensed milk, then generously sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles and chopped roasted peanuts. If desired, add grated cheddar cheese.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be creative with toppings! Other popular options include sesame seeds, bananas, or Nutella.
- 11
Fold the pancake in half, then cut it into several pieces and serve warm.
About 2 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 520.2kcal
- Protein
- 15.6g
- Carbs
- 70.9g
- Fat
- 19.7g
- Fibre
- 2.8g
- Sugar
- 19.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Martabak Manis in an airtight container at room temperature.
Lightly rewarm in a dry pan or microwave for a few seconds until just warm.
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