Here’s a classic **Martabak Manis (Indonesian sweet thick pancake) recipe you can make at home:
🥞 Martabak Manis Recipe
🧂 Ingredients
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk (or water)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (added later)
Toppings (classic):
- Butter (generous amount)
- Sugar
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Crushed peanuts
- Grated cheese (optional but popular)
🍳 Instructions
1. Make the batter
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, milk, and vanilla.
- Whisk until smooth (slightly thick batter).
- Let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Cook the pancake
- Heat a non-stick pan on low heat.
- Add baking soda to the batter and mix gently.
- Pour batter into the pan (thick layer).
- Cover and cook on low heat.
3. Create texture
- Let bubbles form on the surface.
- Sprinkle a little sugar on top.
- Cook until top is set but still soft.
4. Add toppings
- Spread lots of butter while hot.
- Add chocolate, peanuts, and cheese.
5. Fold & serve
- Fold the pancake in half.
- Cut into squares and serve warm.
🔥 Result
Thick, fluffy, slightly crispy outside, soft inside—loaded with melty toppings and rich buttery flavor.
If you want, I can give you a chocolate lava version or a low-sugar version too.
