Appam

Appam

IndiaIndianPassover Pareve 40 min 6 servings Medium
Appam

A thin, lacy rice-and-coconut pancake associated in Bene Israel tradition with the Passover season and festive breakfasts.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast, optional
  • Oil for greasing the pan

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the rice flour, coconut milk, water, sugar, salt, and yeast if using into a smooth batter.

  2. 2

    Let the batter rest until slightly airy, if time allows.

  3. 3

    Heat an appam pan or small nonstick skillet and lightly grease it.

  4. 4

    Pour in a ladle of batter and swirl so the edges become thin and lacy while the center stays thicker.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook until set, then remove without flipping.

Kosher notes

Ensure rice flour and coconut products meet Passover standards followed by the household or community.

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