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Martabak Manis (Sweet Pancake) with Chocolate and Cheese
A classic Indonesian street food dessert, Martabak Manis is a thick, sweet pancake filled with delicious ingredients. This recipe features the popular chocolate and cheese filling.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Calories
780 kcal
Difficulty
Medium
Equipment
4 items
Cost
£0.86/serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
200gAll-purpose flour(Or use plain flour)
£0.15
40gGranulated sugar
£0.05
1tspBaking powder
£0.03
0.5tspBaking soda
£0.02
0.3tspSalt
£0.01
1Egg
£0.30
250mlMilk(Lukewarm)
£0.25
50mlWater(Lukewarm)
030gUnsalted butter(Melted, plus extra for greasing the pan)
£0.25
100gChocolate sprinkles
£0.80
100gShredded cheddar cheese
£1.20
2tbspGranulated sugar (for sprinkling)(Adjust to taste)
£0.03
4tbspSweetened condensed milk(For drizzling)
£0.35
Total Cost
£3.44
£0.86 per serving
Instructions
- 1.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2.In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, lukewarm milk, and lukewarm water.
- 3.Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
- 4.Stir in the melted butter.
- 5.Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 6.Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Grease the pan lightly with butter.
- 7.Pour one-fourth of the batter into the hot pan and spread it evenly to form a circle.
- 8.Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges are set. Do not flip.
- 9.Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon sugar evenly over the surface of the pancake.
- 10.Cover the pan and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the top is cooked through.
- 11.Remove the pancake from the pan and place it on a cutting board.
- 12.While the pancake is still hot, spread with a thin layer of butter (optional, but enhances flavour).
- 13.Sprinkle generously with chocolate sprinkles and shredded cheese.
- 14.Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.
- 15.Fold the pancake in half to enclose the filling.
- 16.Cut the folded pancake into wedges and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (200g)
780 kcal / 3264 kJ
Carbs
98g
38% of RDA
Fat
38g
54% of RDA
Protein
25g
50% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
3 g
10% of RDA
Sugar
65 g
72% of RDA
Sodium
480 mg
21% of RDA
Saturated Fat
23 g
115% of RDA
Chef's Tips
Resting the batter is crucial for a light and airy texture.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
Be careful not to overcook the pancake, as it can become dry.
Experiment with different fillings! Consider using peanuts, sesame seeds, or chocolate rice (meises).
Cooking Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Non-stick frying pan (20-24cm diameter)
Spatula
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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