Malawah (Somali Sweet Pancake)

Name: Malawah (Somali Sweet Pancake)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Pinch kosher salt; 2 tablespoons canola oil or butter, for frying; Honey, butter, or sugar, for garnish

Malawah is a simple Somali sweet crepe-like pancake, traditionally served with butter, honey, or sugar.

⭐ 4.3 (182 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 30 minTotal: 35 minYields: 12 servings

Category Tags:

Breakfast Brunch Dessert Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

African

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth, or use a hand blender.
Heat a lightly buttered or oiled frying pan.
Ladle batter into the pan, swirling to create a thin, even layer.
Cook for about a minute per side, until lightly golden.
Serve malawah topped with melted butter, honey, or sugar.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 143 kcal

Carbohydrate: 21 g

Cholesterol: 35 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 43 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 4 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g