Apong (Apom Balik) Stalls in Penang
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Apong (3 August 2008)
The Penang Apong, (Penang Hokkien: A3pom3ba3lik1 [a-pom-ba-lek]) or Chinese apom, is a sweet Nyonya fold-over pancake made from flour and egg and topped with bananas, sweet corn and a sprinkling of sugar. Apong is best eaten when it comes hot from the pan.
The Chinese apom is very different from the Indian apom, which is much thinner, or the Ban Cien Koay, which has a harder crust.
Probably the best known Apong seller in Penang is Mr Ung Cheng Guan, whose Apong Guan pushcar has become an iconic figure along Burmah Road.
A tray of Apom Balik at the stall along New Lane (3 August 2008)
Ingredients of Apong:
- wheat flour
- eggs
- pandan leaves, for flavoring
- banana slices
- sweet corn
- white / brown sugar
- grated coconut (optional)
Apong Guan, the uncle selling apong on Burmah Road Guan, the uncle selling apong on Burmah Road (16 July 2008)
Using the map below, you'd find it incredibly easy to locate all the stalls selling apom balik that I've described on this website. Simply click on the numbered location to get further details.
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Where to find Apong Stalls in Penang
Apong is available at the following locations in Penang:- New Lane
- Apong Guan, Burmah Road
- Kedai Kopi Kwai Lock, Burmah Road, Pulau Tikus
- Sin Hup Aun Cafe, Burmah Road, Pulau Tikus
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