Ban Jian Kueh / Apam Balik (peanut pancake)

Ban Jian Kueh (in Hokkien) or Apam Balik (in Malay) is a very famous snack food in Malaysia. Some make it crispy version and some make it thick version, for me I like the both version.

Even this recipe could not beat with those selling by outside hawker, but it is not a bad choice if you like to try make it at home. The good thing if you make this at home, you can adjust the filling, I like to add more sweet corn and roasted peanut, but reduce the sugar.

Recipe was adapted from Jane's corner with minor changes.

Ban Jian Kueh/Apam Balik (peanut pancake)

Ingredients for batter
100g all purpose flour
100g high protein flour (bread flour)
3/4tsp baking soda
2tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
50g sugar
160ml water
160ml milk
1 egg
40g melted butter
1 tsp alkaline water (optional)

Filling
1 cup of roasted peanuts - grind coarsely
1/2 cup of coarse sugar
1 can of sweet corn

Method:
1.In a large bowl add in all ingredients for batter.
2.Mix ingredients well into smooth batter. Set aside in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
3.Heat up a non-stick pan and very lightly grease it with a bit of oil. Clean off any access oil with a paper towel.
4.Pour batter into the pan and swirl the pan.
5.Sprinkle some peanuts, sugar and sweet corn, pan fry over low flame.
6.Cook until the centre of the pancake is cooked and the edges brown.
7.Remove and fold into half.
8.Serve hot.

            Happy Baking !!