Martabak Manis (Indonesian Thick Sweet Pancakes)

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1. 1Step 1: Whisk together egg, sugar and vanilla essence until well incorporated.
2. 2Step 2: Sift in flour and add salt. Gradually add water and whisk well.
3. 3Step 3: Cover and let it rest for 1 to 2 hours. You can prepare this batter beforehand. Keep in the fridge if you want to keep it for longer.
4. 4Step 4: 1 to 2 hours later, there should be some bubbles forming in the batter. Prepare baking soda and water mixture. Gently stir into the batter.
5. 5Step 5: Let non-stick pan get hot on medium heat. Make sure pan is hot enough by splashing some water. Water should evaporate immediately. Do not let it get too hot - there should not be smoke rising in pan.
6. 6Step 6: Once pan is hot, pouring in batter. Swivel pan to form a crust.
7. 7Step 7: Leave it alone, and let holes develop.
8. 8Step 8: Once pancake has lots of holes, but the batter is still wet on top, lower the heat. Sprinkle sugar on top.
9. 9Step 9: Cover the pan with a lid, so the steam can finish cooking the top of the pancake.
10. 10Step 10: Pancake is done once the top is fully cooked and there is no wet batter.
11. 11Step 11: Pancake should slide out easily. Slather with butter, and cut in half.
12. 12Step 12: Spread on toppings of choice and top with condensed milk.
13. 13Step 13: Flip one side of the pancake so it forms a sandwich.
14. 14Step 14: Pancake done!