The 26th of September is also a day on which something is celebrated. Almost every day in the USA is a National Day for one or more topics. And today, among other things, is Pancake Day. We want to take the occasion to tell you a little more about this popular dish.
You may already have had your breakfast today. Did you have rolls, toast, cereal or just coffee? After all, you don’t take the time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast with pancakes and the like every day. Most people probably save such special treats for a relaxed Sunday breakfast. But it’s not too late to celebrate Pancake Day! Pancakes also make an excellent lunch or dinner. They don’t always have to be sweet and served with jam and syrup. Pancakes are also delicious as a savoury dish, for example with minced meat or sauces.
From Eierkuchen to Palatschinken
These flat treats have been around for many years. They go by many names: Eierpuffer, Eierkuchen, Pfannkuchen (also Pfannenkuchen or Pfannekuchen), Eierpfannkuchen, Palatschinken, Plinsen (from the Slavic Bliny) or the French crêpes. And just as the names vary from region to region, so does the preparation. Every grandmother probably has her own special recipe for the best pancakes. Only the basic ingredients are the same: all you need is flour, eggs and milk. There are even recipes that mix beer into the batter. All kinds of variations on this egg dish come from across Europe, North, Central and South America, India and Sri Lanka.
A simple recipe for savoury pancakes
If you’d also like to celebrate Pancake Day, here’s a simple recipe for your lunch or dinner.
For three servings, you’ll need:
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp flour
- 30 g raw ham
- 2 slices of cheese
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- a little herb salt
- fresh basil
- oil
Whisk together the eggs, flour and herb salt. Let the batter set slightly in a pan with the oil. Then top the pancake with cheese, ham and quartered tomatoes, and cook the batter through. Add a few basil leaves and your savoury pancake is ready.
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