Slice the broccoli head from the crown, creating a mass of broccoli crown and stems, no more then 1cm wide. If some piece of the stem are too large, cut them again.
Mix 1/2 head of broccoli, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, 50 ml flour, 50 ml milk, 100 ml shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tsp sambal olek until it turns into a loose batter.
Add oil to a large frying pan and let heat. Add a ladle full of broccoli batter to the pan and press down lightly to make a flat pancake shape.
Fry in a frying pan on low, to let the broccoli cook through for around 5 minutes on each side.
Flip over when the bottom sides start to brown.
Serve with a simple dipping sauce