Auntie Luci's Panikeke Lapotopoto (Samoan/Tongan Round Pancakes)

By á-39535

Delicious traditional Samoan pancake are deep fried, not grilled. Serve with butter and jam for a breakfast treat!

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• Water
• Oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Heat up your oil over medium heat, then as soon as it starts to get shimmery, turn the heat down low. If you have anything as fancy as a thermometer in your kitchen, heat the oil to somewhere between 320°F and 356°F (160°C to 180°C).

Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the egg and milk, then mix everything up with enough water to form a thick batter like a wet dough.

Fry tablespoonfuls in the oil for 3-5 minutes until they're dark golden brown. If your oil is too high, the panikeke will be uncooked on the inside. If your oil is too low you'll have greasy panikeke. So every couple of batches, break one open to make sure it's cooked through.