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Tanzanian crêpes

Tanzanian crêpes

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Discover these delicate Tanzanian crêpes, similar to crêpes, served hot and with a delicious aroma.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Kingaustin07 (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Chapati za maji are thin Tanzanian pancakes, very similar to traditional pancakes. They are flavored with sugar and served with a sauce.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$1.42 $0.24 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.24
  • $0.70
  • $0.32
  • $0.00
  • $0.04
  • $0.12

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the milk, egg, and water together. ≈ 4 min
  2. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt. ≈ 4 min
  3. Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture, while constantly stirring, until a smooth batter is formed, similar to pancake batter. ≈ 3 min
  4. If the dough is too thick, add a little more water. ≈ 3 min
  5. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Grease the pan with a small amount of canola oil paint, turning the pan to ensure the entire surface is coated.
  8. Pour in a small amount of dough into the pan.
  9. Immediately tilt the pan in all directions to apply a thin layer of paste to the entire surface.
  10. Cook the pancakes for about 1 minute.
  11. Next, gently lift the edges with a spatula, flip them over, and cook for another minute.
  12. The pancakes should be lightly golden on both sides. ≈ 3 min
  13. Remove the pancakes and set them aside. ≈ 3 min
  14. Repeat the greasing and cooking steps until all of the dough is used. ≈ 3 min
  15. Serve hot. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Tanzanian crêpes

  • 240 ml of milk$0.24
  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • 240 ml of all-purpose flour$0.32
  • 1/3 cup of granulated sugar$0.00
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.04
  • rapeseed oil$0.12

Total$1.42

that's $0.24 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 240 ml of milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 120 ml of water
  • 240 ml of all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • rapeseed oil

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