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Martabak Manis

A thick Indonesian sweet pancake with a spongy honeycomb texture. Brushed with melted butter and packed with rich toppings like cheese, chocolate, and condensed milk.

50 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

IndonesianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-stylePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-FreeNightshade-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, half of the 4 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp instant yeast, 1/4 tsp fine salt, 1.5 cups warm water, and 1 beaten egg in a bowl until smooth, then rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Dissolve 1/4 tsp baking soda in 1 tbsp water and stir into the rested batter.

  3. 3

    Heat a skillet over low heat, pour in the batter, and swirl to form edges.

  4. 4

    When bubbles pop on top, sprinkle the remaining granulated sugar over the pancake, cover, and cook until set.

  5. 5

    Remove pancake, brush with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and top with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles, and 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk.

  6. 6

    Fold pancake in half, cut into pieces, and serve warm.

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Questions

What is Martabak Manis?

A thick Indonesian sweet pancake with a spongy honeycomb texture. Brushed with melted butter and packed with rich toppings like cheese, chocolate, and condensed milk. This reference files it under Indonesian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 50 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Martabak Manis?

The entry for Martabak Manis calls for 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Martabak Manis dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Martabak Manis is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Martabak Manis contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Martabak Manis?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 9 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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