How to Make Malaysian Apam Balik Pancake Pizza
Introduction
Apam Balik is a popular Malaysian snack made with a pancake-like batter, filled with peanuts, sugar, and creamed corn. In this recipe, we are going to take it up a notch and turn it into a pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup creamed corn
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, water, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add the creamed corn and chopped peanuts to the batter and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour in enough batter to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for another minute or until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, making sure to stir the batter well before each use.
- Once all the pancakes are cooked, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon a generous amount of pizza sauce onto each pancake, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion
This Apam Balik Pancake Pizza recipe is a fun and unique twist on a classic Malaysian snack. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes it a perfect appetizer or even a main dish. Give it a try and impress your friends and family with this delicious pizza creation.