Chocolate Chip Chinese Pancakes
What Started it all:
Chocolate chips
You think chocolate chips don’t belong in Chinese cuisine? Think again! These delightful pancakes are a fusion of flavors that will make your taste buds sing. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they’re a sweet twist that’ll impress anyone. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get cooking – no half measures, alright?
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Give it a good whisk to ensure everything’s mixed nicely. No lumps, please!
- Add Water: Gradually pour in the water while whisking until you get a smooth batter. It should be thick but pourable. If it’s not, add a bit more water.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Don’t smash them, you want them whole and intact!
- Heat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Get it nice and hot!
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface – about 2-3 minutes. Flip it over and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat: Add more oil as needed and repeat the process until all the batter is used up.
- Serve: Stack those pancakes high on a plate, dust with powdered sugar if you’re feeling fancy, and dig in!
These Chocolate Chip Chinese Pancakes are not just delicious, they’re a testament to thinking outside the box. You’ve taken a classic and made it your own. Now, go on, serve them up with pride!