Crispy Apam Balik (Peanut Pancake) ~ Sweet & Savoury Versions 香脆曼煎糕【薄脆皮】

Deliciously crispy Apam Balik ~ a fun local favourite to make this National Day period! 🇸🇬❤️

Apam Balik has always been one of my favourite treats from the pasar malam when I was a child. I still remember enjoying the crispy edges, sweet peanut filling, and that irresistible aroma coming from the freshly made pancakes.

This time, I’m making my all-time favourite sweet and crispy apam balik with classic fillings like peanut, sugar and cream corn, along with a savoury version filled with ham and cheese. 

The step-by-step video is available on my latest IG Reel. Let’s make these crispy apam balik at home, a nostalgic treat that will surely capture everyone’s heart. Click here to watch how I make it, step by step. 

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Apam Balik Batter

• 2 Eggs
• 300g Water
• 145g All-purpose flour
• 75g Rice flour
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• ¼ tsp Salt
• 45g Sugar
• 1 tsp Instant yeast

Sweet Filling

• Ground peanuts
• Sugar
• Cream corn
• Shredded cheese

Savoury Filling

• Ham
• Cheddar Cheese (1–2 slices, or as desired)
• Chilli sauce or tomato sauce
• Fresh greens 

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Method: 

1. Lightly whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl. Add water and stir to combine. Sift in the all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Add instant yeast, then mix. Pour the batter through a sieve to get a smooth batter. Cover and let the batter rest for 30 minutes. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat. Pour in the batter, and add your favourite fillings.

After pouring in the batter, lift and swirl the pan gently so that a thin layer of batter spreads towards the edges. This creates the signature crispy rim.  A thinner batter layer helps create crispier edges.

Sweet Version: 

Sprinkle ground peanuts, sugar, cream corn and shredded cheese (if using) over the pancake. Cover with a lid until the cheese melts.

Savoury Version：

Add Cheddar Cheese, ham and your choice of chilli sauce or tomato sauce. Cover with a lid until the cheese melts. Top with fresh greens.

Fold and serve warm and enjoy the crispy edges with the delicious sweet or savoury fillings! Adjust the fillings according to your preference, that's the fun part of making homemade apam balik! The full cooking video is on my Instagram Reel! 若喜欢我的食谱，可以LIKE和追随我的面书专页，不要错过最新食谱发布。If you like my recipe, click here, LIKE & follow Miki's Food Archives Facebook page or follow us on Instagram: mfa_dingoozatfood  to receive more recipe updates. Remember to favourite my pages to see my posts on your news feed. Enjoy!