Thien Thien LaiJl. Moch. Suyudi
Semarang
Martabak Manis (Indonesian sweet thick pancake) is a type of dessert that my husband and I loved. Semarang people called it Kue Bandung (Bandung cake) and Surabaya people called it Terang Bulan (Bright Moon). Martabak Manis is the common name, though.
This dessert is usually made by the street vendors, mostly in the evening. The sellers have to use a specially shaped pan and a big stove with a lot of fire holes. After cooking, a lot of butter is spread on the pancake and sugars are sprinkled. Then it is topped with a variety of possible toppings, such as grated cheddar cheese, chocolate sprinkles, crushed peanuts, raisins, and condensed milk only on one side of the pancake.
Thien Thien Lai is the number one seller in town, but it is very pricey. I thought theirs was too sweet for me, but the texture was the best in town. The batter rose up beautifully, creating these honey-combs look alike. Also the crispiness of the skin and the tenderness of its inside were perfect.
These pancakes are to be eaten right way when they are still warm. Due to its huge butter content, I advised you not to eat it everyday. :)
Hi! I too love to enjoy Martabak whenever possible. Martabak Manis is the Indonesian version of sweet and thick pancakes with a variety of fillings. The most sought-after one is the one with chocolate and peanuts filling. It has a fluffy and chewy texture with a rich buttery and sweet flavor. There are lots of options available to cook it as healthy as possible. Traditionally, Indonesians put plenty of butter, lots of chocolate sprinkles, chopped peanuts, and generous drizzles of condensed milk as the toppings. The place from where I love to eat Martabak Manis, smile Martabak in Singapore. I never got the same yummy taste anywhere else. Thanks for sharing such a good post.
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