4 delicious pancakes recipes from around the world
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these classic Ukrainian potato pancakes are made from grated potatoes and onions, fried until golden brown. Typically served with sour cream or mushroom sauce.
Mofo Gasy are small, fluffy, slightly sweet yeasted pancakes that are a popular breakfast and street food in Madagascar. They are traditionally cooked in a special pan that gives them a spherical shape, but can also be made in a regular skillet or an aebleskiver pan. The batter is made from rice flour, often combined with wheat flour or cream of rice, and leavened with yeast, giving them a unique texture.
Qatayef are small, folded pancakes traditionally enjoyed during Ramadan in Egypt. The batter is cooked on one side only, then filled with a sweet cream (ashta) or chopped nuts, folded in half, and typically deep-fried until golden and crispy, then soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup. They are a beloved sweet treat and a staple of the iftar (breaking the fast) meal.
Beghrir, also known as 'thousand-hole pancakes', are light, spongy Moroccan crepes riddled with tiny holes. These delicate pancakes are perfect for soaking up sweet sauces, traditionally served drizzled with honey and butter.
