Khairul Aming is a household name in Malaysia’s cooking scene.
Photo via TikTok
Known for his warm personality and foolproof recipes, the content creator has built a massive following with his easy-to-follow dishes. Every Ramadan, his 30 Hari 30 Resipi series becomes a much-anticipated event, inspiring many to try their hand at cooking.
This year, one of his simplest recipes—crispy Thai pancakes—became an unexpected source of entertainment. Using just three ingredients—bananas, an egg, and frozen paratha—Khairul Aming repeatedly assured viewers that it was foolproof.
"This is very easy to make, please don't change anything," he emphasised in his video. Adding his signature humour, he joked: "Use a banana, not a rambutan or a papaya," and, "Use a knife to cut the pancake—a knife, not anything else."
He even made a playful plea: "Please make this successfully, don’t betray the recipe!”
Despite his detailed instructions, it wasn’t long before a fan posted a disastrous attempt at recreating the dish. The result? A hilariously unrecognisable pancake that had the internet in stitches.
Khairul Aming’s reaction was priceless. In a follow-up TikTok video, he stitched the failed attempt, dramatically sighing and looking completely defeated. His expression alone spoke volumes, and netizens couldn’t get enough of it.
The video quickly went viral, racking up over eight million views. Fans flooded the comments section with jokes and relatable reactions, "He already said, ‘Jangan derhaka resipi please.’ Listen to him, guys!" one user laughed.
Another quipped, "This is 30 days, 30 trials for Khairul Aming."
As more failed attempts surfaced, the phrase "Khairul Aming Tak Jadi" (Khairul Aming’s recipe fail) started trending on TikTok. Fans began sharing their own cooking mishaps, turning the recipe into an unintentional challenge.
Taking it all in stride, Khairul Aming responded on Instagram Stories, reminding followers to stick to his instructions for the best results. However, he also admitted that he was thoroughly entertained by the chaos.
In the end, he encouraged everyone to keep trying, reminding his fans that cooking is all about learning and improving. And who knows? Maybe a few more recipe mishaps will lead to another viral moment.
