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Chapati Za Maji (Tanzanian Pancakes)

Chapati za maji (literally "water bread/pancakes") are thin Tanzanian pancakes very similar to crêpes.

Total 00:10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Canola oil

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine the milk, eggs, and water.
  2. 2
    Combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. 3
    Gradually whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture until you get a thin batter similar to crêpe batter. If it feels too thick, add some additional water.
  4. 4
    Cover the batter and let rest for 30–60 minutes.
  5. 5
    Preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Grease the pan with a small amount of canola oil, swirling the pan to coat the entire surface.
  7. 7
    Scoop or pour a small amount of batter into the pan. Immediately tilt the pan in all directions to coat the whole surface with a thin film of batter.
  8. 8
    Cook the pancake for about 1 minute. Then, carefully raise the edge with a spatula, flip it over, and cook for another minute. The pancake should be faintly browned on both sides.
  9. 9
    Remove the pancake and set aside.
  10. 10
    Repeat the greasing and frying process until all the batter is used up.
  11. 11
    Serve hot.