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Crispy Coconut Serabi in 15 Minutes

Puffy, golden Indonesian coconut pancakes with a crispy exterior and custardy center. Mix the batter, cook in a cast-iron mold, and serve warm with palm sugar syrup and condensed milk.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
4g
Crispy Coconut Serabi in 15 Minutes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together flour, coconut milk, sugar, and egg until smooth with no lumps.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a cast-iron serabi mold or two-part pancake mold over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact.

  3. Step 3

    Brush the mold lightly with oil. Pour batter into each cup until three-quarters full.

  4. Step 4

    Cover with the mold's lid. Cook for 3–4 minutes until edges are deep golden and the center is set but still custardy.

  5. Step 5

    Lift serabi out onto a plate. Repeat with remaining batter until it's gone.

  6. Step 6

    Drizzle warm serabi with condensed milk and palm sugar syrup. Serve immediately while crispy.

Tools you’ll need

  • serabi mold (cast-iron, two-part)
  • medium heat stovetop
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • brush or spoon
  • plate

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