Savoury Pancakes With Caramelised Onion Recipes

CARAMELISED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over a low heat.
• Add the onions with a generous pinch of salt and cook slowly for 30-40 mins. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking or burning until they become soft and golden. If the onions start to catch, add a splash of water to the pan and mix well.
• Add the sugar and vinegar to give them a sweet, slightly sharp chutney flavour. Keep cooking on a low heat for another 5 mins, stirring occasionally until the mix is sticky, the sugar has dissolved and the vinegar has reduced. The onions are now ready to serve, or use in a recipe.

SIMPLE CARAMELIZED ONION PANCAKES

Steps:

• Dice the onion coarsely or slice.
• Add oil to a skillet or wok and caramelize the onions and garlic together. This may take up to 30 min and can be done the night before, in mass, or early. You want them a caramel looking brown color.
• Add your tarragon or herbs in the last 5 minutes of this process.
• Let the onions cool and prepare the batter.
• In a medium size bowl beat your eggs, milk and 2 Tablespoons of oil together. Set aside.
• In a small bowl mix dry batter ingredients, flours, baking powder, salt, sugar, and pepper. Stir well. Add the dry ingredients to the egg and milk mixture stirring until fairly smooth. Some lumps are fine.
• Now stir in the cooled caramelized onions and herbs.
• Fry as you would any other pancake on a hot sprayed or oiled griddle at around 400°F.
• Serve with stew, as lunch, snack, or breakfast.

SAVOURY PANCAKES

Steps:

• Using electric beaters or a hand whisk, combine the flour, eggs and milk with a big pinch of salt in a large bowl.
• Heat a 20cm crêpe pan until very hot, then pour a little oil into the pan. Swirl the pan so the oil creates an even covering. Ladle a spoonful of the pancake mixture into the pan and tip the pan so the mixture fills the pan in an even layer. Cook for 30 seconds, then flip and scatter with some cheese and ham, and cook until the cheese is melting. Add a crack of black pepper and fold. Keep on a plate covered with foil in a warm oven while you make the remaining pancakes.