Malaysian Famous Jalar Appam Recipe | Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

yeast

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Baking powder provides a quicker rise.

pandan leaves

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract offers a similar aromatic flavor.

Mix rice flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine the yeast mixture with the rice flour mixture.

Add coconut milk and mix until smooth.

Incorporate finely chopped pandan leaves for flavor.

Cover the mixture and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

Prepare a steamer and grease the steaming molds with cooking oil.

Pour the batter into the molds, filling them halfway.

Steam the appams for 15-20 minutes until set and slightly puffed.

Remove from the molds and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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