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South African Pancakes

Cultural Context

South African pancakes, known as 'pannekoek', have roots in Dutch cuisine and are a beloved treat in many households. Traditionally enjoyed as a dessert or snack, these pancakes are often filled with sweet or savory fillings, showcasing the country's diverse culinary influences. Today, they are widely enjoyed across South Africa and have inspired variations worldwide, often served at celebrations and family gatherings.

South AfricanZAdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup milk
3 eggs
just under 1 cup flour
olive oil
sugar
ground cinnamon
lemon juice

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while aquafaba is cost-effective.

1

Break 3 eggs and whisk them in a bowl.

2

Add 1 cup of milk to the eggs and whisk together.

3

Gradually add just under 1 cup of flour to the egg and milk mixture, mixing until smooth.

4

Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat and grease it with a tiny amount of olive oil.

5

Pour batter into the skillet, making large pancakes.

6

Cook until the edges brown and the pancake starts to peel away from the edges, then flip.

7

Cook the other side until done, then transfer to a plate.

8

Sprinkle pancakes with cinnamon sugar and roll them up.

9

Squeeze lemon juice over the rolled pancakes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingwhiskingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhisknon-stick skilletspatulaplate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

PannekoekPancakes

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