Nigerian Pancakes
Nigerian Pancakes are thin, savoury or lightly sweetened pancakes commonly prepared in Nigeria. Unlike the thicker American-style varieties, Nigerian pancakes are delicate, slightly chewy, and often flavoured with ingredients such as onions, pepper, nutmeg, and sometimes milk or vanilla. They are typically made from wheat flour, eggs, milk, water, and a small amount of vegetable oil. Nigerian pancakes are a popular breakfast and snack food, frequently served with tea, coffee, or fruit beverages. They are also commonly prepared during festive occasions, family gatherings, and celebrations. The
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"Nigerian Pancakes" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Nigerian_Pancakes, revision 4638754), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Nigerian_Pancakes&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).
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Ingredients
- 500g (1lb, 3.5 cups) all purpose flour
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- Dry ground cayenne pepper (to your taste)
- 1 litre (4.2 cups) water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Method
- Break the eggs into a bowl, beat thoroughly, and mix with part of the water until well combined.
- Sift the flour into the mixture, stir until smooth, then add the evaporated milk, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the remaining water while mixing continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Heat a lightly oiled frying pan and pour in a thin layer of batter, spreading it evenly across the pan.
- Cook on medium heat until the top sets, flip to fry the other side until golden brown, then repeat with the remaining batter.