Pancakes: East VS West
Every country has a version of pancakes that is deeply rooted in their cuisine. French Crepes, Australian Flapjacks, American Pancakes, German Pfannkuchen, Belgian Waffles and the list goes on. In Asia a version of Pancakes and Crepes can be commonly found both in savory and sweet flavors. Vietnamese Banh Xeo are beautifully thin crepes that envelope fresh bean sprouts and seafood, Chinese Jian Bing are filling breakfast crepes sold buy street vendors. Indonesia has a sweet version of crepe filled with rich coconut cooked in brown sugar, called “Dadar Gulung”. The velvety crepes are the perfect vessel for the sweet grated coconut filling. This simple recipe below is easy to follow and perfect as a guide to a simple tasty Indonesian sweet treat. Also a recipe for a simple Banana Pancake just because; who needs a reason to cook and eat more sweet treats? Dadar Gulung Coconut Crepe Base: 150 gr All Purpose Flour 1 pcs Egg 200 ml Coconut Milk 50 ml Water 0.5 tsp. Salt