Indonesian Martabak Manis with Pandan and Chocolate Filling

A sweet and spongy street food delight

Martabak Manis is a popular Indonesian street food that delights with its thick, soft pancake filled with sweet treats like chocolate and pandan.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Batter

All-purpose flour

200g

Granulated sugar

50g

Warm milk

300ml

Instant yeast

1 teaspoon

Baking powder

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

For the Filling

Grated dark chocolate

100g

Pandan syrup

50ml

Sweetened condensed milk

50g

For the Toppings

Crushed peanuts

50g

Unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons

Grated cheese (optional)

Preparation

Preparing the Batter

Combine dry ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast.

Add milk

Gradually add warm milk, whisking until smooth.

Rest the batter

Cover and let rest for 1 hour until bubbles form on the surface.

Preparing the Filling

Mix chocolate and syrup

Combine grated chocolate and pandan syrup in a small bowl.

💡 Pro Tip: Use a non-stick pan for an even cooking process.

Prep condensed milk

Keep sweetened condensed milk ready for drizzling.

⚠ Ensure your batter is bubbly before proceeding to cooking.

Cooking Process

Heat the pan

Preheat your non-stick pan over medium heat.

Use medium heat for proper batter setting.

Pour and set

Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.

Cook and fill

As it cooks, sprinkle chocolate and pour pandan syrup.

Switch to low heat when adding the filling.

Plating & Serving