Thursday, March 26, 2026

Malawah (Somali Sweet Pancake)

 original recipe found here 

2 cups all-purpose flour


2 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1 TBSP granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Pinch kosher salt
2 TBSP canola oil or butter, for frying
Honey, butter, or sugar, for garnish

-Beat or whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Alternatively, mix together with a hand-held blender.

-Heat up a frying pan with enough butter or oil to lightly coat surface.

-Ladle some batter into pan and swirl such that batter distributes to make a thin layer which spreads towards curving sides of pan

-Fry for about a minute or until lightly golden, then flip over and fry another minute or so on the other side.

-Serve malawah by spreading melted butter and honey on top or sprinkling some sugar on top.

Serve with peanut butter, nutella, fruit, etc.

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