Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture)
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup milk (or a dairy-free alternative)
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (like dill or chives)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
– Optional toppings: yogurt, sour cream, or fresh salsa
Instructions
Creating Savory Cucumber Pancakes is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Cucumber: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
5. Fold in Cucumber and Herbs: Gently fold the grated cucumber and chopped herbs into the batter until evenly distributed.
6. Heat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil.
7. Cook the Pancakes: Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
8. Repeat: Continue with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
9. Serve Immediately: Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you finish the batch.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible pancakes effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 10g