Panikeke recipe

Samoan pancakes (called panikeke) are made with ripe bananas and deep-fried until golden brown. You'll love these round, crispy, tropical fritters!

The Samoan panikeke is a relative of the fritter or doughnut. Much like doughnuts, they are prepared by making a batter and cooking globules of that batter inside oil. These are a traditional Samoan fritter and go well with jams, butter, Nutella, and powdered sugar. They can be a dessert, a snack, or even a breakfast food. They’re extremely easy to make so you won’t have any problems getting them to taste just right. Just make sure not to over indulge. Health benefits Bananas are instant…

Samoan food and Samoan-inspired recipes

These are found basically everywhere on Okinawa, very thick and hearty little doughnut balls! Got this off a local okinawan recipe site.

Delicious traditional Samoan pancake are deep fried, not grilled. Serve with butter and jam for a breakfast treat!

The ultimate mix of pancake and donut. A traditional delicious Samoan round pancake. There are so many different types of breakfast foods out there and I am sure you have your favorites. But have you had panikeke? (pronounced pah-nee-kay-kay or pawn-kay-kay). This is a traditional Samoan round pancake and […]

Samoan Panikeke | 'My husband is Samoan and I surprised him with these on fathers day and we all LOVED them! These will definitely be made on a regular basis... Perfect for kids too and not messy at all!!!"

These delicious donuts though eaten for breakfast in Samoa make a great dessert!