What is Apong
Apong, also called apom balik or Chinese apom, is a sweet Nyonya foldover 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 chien 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 Jalan Burma.
Ingredients of Apong:
wheat flour
eggs
pandan leaves, for flavoring
banana slices
sweet corn
white / brown sugar
grated coconut (optional)
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Apong
Where to find Apong
Apong is available at the following locations in Penang:
Apong Guan, Jalan Burma (No. 1 on map)
Kedai Kopi Kwai Lock, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus (No. 2 on map)
Sin Hup Aun Cafe, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus (No. 3 on map)
Cast your vote for the best Apong!
Where can you get the best Apong in Penang? Let us know. If you know of any coffee shop not listed, you can still vote for it, as long as it is in Penang! The voting will run until 31 December. All you need to do is fill up the information requested below, and email it to me at:
Provide the following details
Food: (name of food, ie: chee cheong fun, etc.)
Where: (ie Ah Leong Cafe, Jalan Kerbau)
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