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Crispy Serabi with Sweet Chili Drizzle

Golden, lacy Indonesian pancakes made from rice flour and coconut milk, pan-fried until edges crisp and centers stay tender. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and palm sugar for the perfect weeknight indulgence.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
4g
Crispy Serabi with Sweet Chili Drizzle
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • ¾ cup coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • ½ whole lime (for juice)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk rice flour, coconut milk, palm sugar, salt, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  3. 3

    Pour batter into small circles (3–4 inches), then scatter shallots over the top.

  4. 4

    Cook until edges look lacy and golden, about 3 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Slide onto a plate and drizzle with sweet chili sauce and a squeeze of lime juice.

  6. 6

    Serve warm, with extra chili sauce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • spatula

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