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Stuffed American-Style Pancake

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Serves: 4 portions

Got leftover mozzarella, ham, or turkey breast in the fridge? Here you’ll learn how to turn them into a different and flavorful American-style pancake.

The secret lies in the fluffy batter, which holds a delicious filling. A practical, creative American pancake recipe—perfect for varying your everyday menu with ham and cheese recipes!

Ingredients

  • Filling

    • half cup (tea) leftover mozzarella cheese, chopped (50 g)
    • half cup (tea) leftover ham or turkey breast, chopped (50 g)
    • 1 tablespoon (soup) chopped parsley
  • Batter

    • half cup (tea) heavy cream (100 g)
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup (tea) Japanese pumpkin with skin, cubed and cooked
    • half teaspoon salt
    • half teaspoon AJI-NO-MOTO®
    • 5 tablespoons (soup) oil
    • 3 tablespoons (soup) water
    • 1 cup (tea) wheat flour (110 g)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Modo de preparo

  1. In a medium bowl, place the cold cuts leftovers and parsley, and mix. Set aside.
  2. In a blender jar, place the heavy cream, egg, pumpkin, salt, AJI-NO-MOTO®, 3 tablespoons (soup) oil, water, and wheat flour, and blend on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until a smooth and thick cream is obtained. Transfer to a large bowl, add the baking powder, and gently mix with circular motions from the inside out until a homogeneous batter forms.
  3. In a small skillet greased with a drizzle of oil, place 1 shallow ladle of the batter, part of the reserved filling, and another shallow ladle of the batter. Cook for 3 minutes over low heat, until the edges and surface start to set and release. Flip the pancake, cook for another 2 minutes, or until golden.
  4. Remove from heat, repeat the process with the remaining ingredients, and serve immediately.

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