🇵🇬 Papua New Guinean Cuisine

Sago Pancakes

Sago Flatbread

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 184 kcal

Thin, chewy flatbreads made from pure sago starch cooked on a hot stone or dry pan. These unleavened pancakes are a daily staple for Sepik River communities, eaten with fish or coconut.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sago starch with water and salt to form a thick, smooth paste.
  2. 2 Heat a dry flat pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Pour a thin layer of sago paste onto the hot surface, spreading quickly into a circle.
  4. 4 Cook 2-3 minutes until edges lift and the bottom is set and lightly browned.
  5. 5 Flip carefully and cook 1-2 minutes more.
  6. 6 Serve warm alongside smoked fish or coconut cream.

Did You Know?

A single sago palm can yield up to 300kg of starch, enough to feed a family for months. Processing a palm is a multi-day community event involving songs and rituals.