Nigerian Pancake is simply delicious;
with a sweet, savoury and slightly spicy taste you can’t resist.
Nigerian Pancake is quite different from the regular pancake.
It is actually the French version of pancake (crepes) personalized to suit our Nigerian taste buds.
The ingredients consist mainly of sugar, pepper and onion, which gives the pancake a sweet, slightly spicy and savory taste, that will keep you asking for more.
Apart from the aforementioned ingredients, other spices and ingredients can also be added; it all depends on your preference
During my varsity years ,there was a ‘‘kitchen debate” among my flat mates on whether or not, onions and peppers were required in Pancakes ;the first group would only use peppers in theirs’, while the other group won’t have pancakes without onions.
At the end it was finally concluded that these two ingredients (when added to taste) are what really gives the Nigerian Pancake it’s distinct and unique taste.
I always use onions and peppers in my Nigerian style pancakes and they always come out irresistible; you should try it out. Here’s an easy recipe, you’ll surely love. Enjoy!
WATCH HOW TO MAKE NIGERIAN PANCAKE HERE!
Ingredients
– 190 gr Plain Flour
– 2 raw Eggs
– 200ml whole milk OR evaporated milk OR 3tablesponful powdered milk in water
– 2 tablespoonful Butter/margarine (melted) or vegetable oil
– 4 tablespoonful Sugar(more or less)
– Chilli pepper or Scotch bonnet(atarodo) (to taste)
– 1 tablespoonful Onions (minced)(to taste)
– 1/4 teaspoon Salt
– A pinch of Nutmeg(optional)
– 1-2 tablespoonful vegetable oil (for greasing the pan)
* If you’re using evaporated milk, you can dilute with water or use it as it is(very rich)
*If using powdered milk, dissolve in 180 to 200ml water. Depending on how thick or thin you want your pancake to turn out.
*To mince the onion, you can pound it OR grate whole onions with the small sides of the grater or blend until smooth in a dry mill/blender
* Baking powder is not necessary in Nigerian pancake but if you want to add it for more fluff, then go ahead and add 1 teapoonful of baking powder.
Preparation
* Break the eggs into a wide bowl, add the melted butter and sugar; Cream(mix) together using a whisk or wooden spatula.
* Add the minced onions, pepper, salt, nutmeg and the milk. Whisk Thoroughly.
* Gradually add the flour and keep on whisking. The mixture would begin to thicken and look lumpy.
* Add more milk or water if the pancake batter is too thick and continue stirring until the pancake batter is smooth with a runny consistency.
tip: you can use a blender to get a smoother consistency or simply leave it in the bowl for 10 minutes for the flour to soak up the liquid and soften up
Tip: The lighter you make the batter, the thinner the pancakes will turn out.
* Place a little oil on a pan (preferable a non-stick pan), spread the oil with a brush to grease the whole surface and heat up until hot.
* Using a ladle(soup spoon), scoop up some of the pancake batter and pour into the hot pan.
Gently tilt the pan, so that the batter can evenly coat the surface of the pan.
* Cook one side of the pancake for a few seconds, then flip over and cook the other side.
Tip : if you are in a hurry , use an electric whisk or pour all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Repeat this process for the remaining pancake batter. Serve and Enjoy!
Nigerian Pancake is usually served as a snack with a chilled drink or as a breakfast meal with a cool/hot beverage.
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Yield:8
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Nigerian Pancake is simply delicious; with a sweet, savoury and slightly spicy taste you can’t resist
Ingredients
- 190 gr Plain Flour
- 2 raw Eggs
- 200ml whole milk OR evaporated milk OR 3tablesponful powdered milk in water
- 2 tablespoonful Butter/margarine (melted) or vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoonful Sugar(more or less)
- Chilli pepper or Scotch bonnet(atarodo) (to taste)
- 1 tablespoonful Onions (minced)(to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- A pinch of Nutmeg(optional)
- 1-2 tablespoonful vegetable oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
1. Break the eggs into a wide bowl, add the melted butter and sugar; Cream(mix) together using a whisk or wooden spatula.
2. Add the minced onions, pepper, salt, nutmeg and the milk. Whisk Thoroughly.
3. Gradually add the flour and keep on whisking. The mixture would begin to thicken and look lumpy.
4. Then,gradually add the water and continue stirring until the pancake batter is smooth with a runny consistency.
Tip:The lighter you make the batter, the thinner the pancakes will turn out.
5. Place a little oil on a pan(preferable a non-stick pan), spread the oil with a brush to grease the whole surface and heat up until hot.
6. Using a ladle(soup spoon), scoop up some of the pancake batter and pour into the hot pan.
Gently tilt the pan, so that the batter can evenly coat the surface of the pan.
7. Cook one side of the Pancake for 30 seconds, then flip over and cook the other side.Tip:if you are in a hurry , use an electric whisk or pour all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Repeat this process for the remaining pancake batter.Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
* If you’re using evaporated milk, use as it is or dilute with a little water
* If using powdered milk, dissolve in 180 to 200ml water. Depending on how thick or thin you want your pancake to turn out.
*To mince the onion, you can pound it OR grate whole onions with the small sides of the grater or blend until smooth in a dry mill/blender.
* Baking powder is not necessary in Nigerian pancake but if you want to add it for more fluff, then go ahead and add 1 teapoonful of baking powder.
Feel free to add more ingredients and spices to your preference.
Nigerian pancake recipe (BEST NIGER...
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 416Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 642mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 21g
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