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Hong Kong-style Crispy Apam Balik

groups10 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 50 minsskilletCook: 45 minsscheduleTotal: 95 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
Allergens:warningGlutenwarningDairywarningEggswarningPeanuts

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15 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circleBatter needs to rest at room temperature for 45 minutes in advance45min
01
Preparation
00:00:42
  • Spread 200g of peanuts evenly on a baking tray
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Peanuts must be spread evenly, otherwise uneven heat will cause some to burn while others remain raw.

Ingredients:Peanuts (200 g)
Tools:baking tray
02
Active Cooking
00:00:55
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The baking tray is extremely hot when taking it out; wear heat-resistant gloves to prevent severe burns.

  • Place in the middle rack of preheated oven at 180°C with upper and lower heat for 15 to 17 minutes
local_fire_departmentUpper and lower heat 180°C, 15 to 17 minutes
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Oven must be preheated to 180°C before putting it in, otherwise the peanuts will not cook through.

Ingredients:Peanuts
Tools:oven
03
Waiting Time
00:01:07
  • Take out the peanuts after roasting and let them cool a bit
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Peanuts must be cooled until they are no longer hot to the touch before peeling, otherwise the high temperature will burn the fingers.

Ingredients:Peanuts
04
Active Cooking
00:01:16
  • Rub the peanuts with fingers to remove the outer skin
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Rub with moderate pressure to avoid crushing the peanuts into small pieces.

Ingredients:Peanuts
05
Active Cooking
00:01:42
  • Pour peanuts into a slotted colander and sift to remove detached skins
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Sift gently to avoid spilling peanuts everywhere.

Ingredients:Peanuts
Tools:Colander
06
Active Cooking
00:02:00
  • Put all prepared peanuts into the blender at once
  • Blend slowly for a moment until there are still slight coarse particles
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Do not over-blend, otherwise the peanuts will release oil and turn into a paste.

Ingredients:Peanuts
Tools:blender
07
Preparation
00:02:27
  • Pour the crushed peanuts into a bowl and mix with 100g of white sugar
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White sugar and peanut crumbs must be mixed well, otherwise the sweetness will be uneven.

Ingredients:white sugar (100 g)
Tools:mixing bowl
08
Preparation
00:02:29
  • Place a sieve over a bowl and sift 146g of all-purpose flour
  • Sift 74g of rice flour
  • Sift 50g of castor sugar
  • Sift 3g of instant dry yeast
  • Sift 3g of baking soda
  • Sift 1g of salt
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Salt and yeast must not be placed together, otherwise salt will kill the yeast and prevent rising.

Ingredients:All purpose flour (146 g)white rice flour (74 g)castor sugar (50 g)Instant dry yeast (3 g)baking soda (3 g)Salt (1 g)
Tools:sievemixing bowl
09
Preparation
00:03:13
  • Crack 102g of eggs into a small bowl, beat slightly, and pour into the center of the flour
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Crack eggs into a small bowl first to check freshness, avoiding ruined flour if a bad egg is used.

Ingredients:eggs (102 g)
Tools:small bowl
10
Active Cooking
00:03:39
  • Gradually add 300ml of water while whisking until the batter is evenly blended
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Water must be added gradually while continuously whisking, otherwise lumps will form.

Ingredients:water (300 ml)
Tools:whisk
11
Active Cooking
00:04:10
  • Sift the mixed batter once to filter out lumps and impurities
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Use a spatula to help press through the sieve during sifting, otherwise undissolved particles will be wasted.

Tools:sievespatula
12
Waiting Time
00:04:26
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for 45 minutes
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Ensure plastic wrap is tightly sealed, otherwise the surface will dry out and form a crust.

Tools:plastic wrap
13
Active Cooking
00:06:11
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Be careful not to touch the hot pan edges to avoid burns.

  • Heat the pan on low heat, remember not to grease with oil
  • Spoon appropriate batter into the pan, use the back of the spoon to spread it thinly and remove excess
  • Cook uncovered for about 1 minute until many tiny holes form and edges turn light yellow
local_fire_departmentLow heat, about 1 minute
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Never oil the pan, otherwise the color will be uneven and unable to stay crispy.

Tools:non-stick panladle
14
Active Cooking
00:06:49
  • Add a little salted butter and spread evenly
  • Sprinkle appropriate white sugar
  • Sprinkle appropriate crushed peanuts
  • Put appropriate cream corn on one half
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Cream corn should only be put on half side and not too much, otherwise it will overflow when folding.

Ingredients:salted butter (5.6 g)white sugar (10 g)Peanuts (20 g)Cream Corn (42.5 g)
15
Active Cooking
00:07:31
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Be careful not to let fingers touch the hot pan edge during folding to avoid burns.

  • Carefully use hands to pull the edge of the pancake to cover, making sure not to press the middle
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Never press hard on the middle when folding, otherwise the filling will squeeze out and soften the crust.

groceryAll Ingredients

All purpose flour146 g
white rice flour74 g
castor sugar50 g
Instant dry yeast3 g
baking soda3 g
Salt1 g
eggs102 g
water300 ml
Peanuts200 g
white sugar100 g
salted butter56 g
Cream Corn425 g

blenderAll Tools Needed

baking trayovenColanderblendermixing bowlsievesmall bowlwhiskspatulaplastic wrapladlenon-stick pan