Ban Chien Kueh

Day 55 Circuit Breaker: Ban Chien Kueh (Chinese pancake)

I don't remember how my BFF Melly and I got about talking about Ban Chien Kueh, but I soon learned that it's actually very easy to make. Challenge accepted? Consider it done!

It actually took me a few weeks to get down to business. Finally bought the flour and eggs yesterday and I managed to squeeze some time today to make 'em. 

I am so happy with the results! Tastes so good! Thank you Melly for the inspiration! And for the first time ever, mom asked me for the recipe. Hehe, yes. Our roles have reversed. 😆

My choice of filling: corn cream, peanut, banana.

Yum! Just like the ones they sell in Penang.

Ingredients 

Batter:

• 150g self raising flour
• 40g sugar
• 5g baking powder
• 1 egg
• 160ml water

Filling: (each)

• 3 tbsp crushed peanuts
• 3 tbsp cream corn
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp sugar
• Other options: tuna, cheese, banana (be creative!) 

Preparation 

1. In a bowl, whisk and combine all ingredients for batter. Wrap bowl with cling wrap and leave to rest for 1 hour.
2. On non-stick pan over a medium heat (no oil needed), evenly coat the pan with 2-4 tbsp of batter and cook for about 1 min or until the batter set and form with small bubbles.
3. Sprinkle sugar evenly on top of pancake and keep cooking for another 4-6 mins or until pancake is light golden brown.
4. Top with crushed peanuts, butter and cream corn. Lift pancake from the pan, fold into half and serve immediately.

The foodgasm verdict: 8/10