Description
An ultra-fluffy, towering Japanese-style pancake that has a light, airy, souffle-like texture.
Ingredients
2 large egg yolks
2 large egg whites
1.5 tbsp whole milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vegetable oil (for the pan)
Instructions
Step 1: Whisk the egg yolks with milk and vanilla in a small bowl. Sift in the flour and baking powder and whisk until smooth.
Step 2: In a separate large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Step 3: Gently fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Carefully fold in the remaining whites until just combined, taking care not to deflate the batter.
Step 4: Heat a non-stick pan on the lowest setting and lightly oil. Scoop 3 tall mounds of batter into the pan.
Step 5: Add a few drops of water to the pan (not on the pancakes), cover with a lid, and steam for 6 minutes.
Step 6: Carefully flip the pancakes, add a tiny bit more water, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes until set.
Notes
Always use a lid while cooking to ensure the steam cooks the center of these tall pancakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking/Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
