Courgette (Zucchini) Pancakes

published by pmbryson on Mar 25, 2009

A delicious accompaniment to any dish or just as a tasty snack. this is perfect if you have a glut of courgettes in the garden.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups  Courgettes finely shredded, (do not peel)
  • 4  large eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup  Plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp. Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 3 tbsp. Vegetable oil or virgin olive oil
  • 4 tsp. Baking powder
  • 1/4 cup  Butter, (rub for pancakes)

Method

  1. Preheat grill to 220c (425F) to 230c(450F).
  2. In a large mixing bowl:-
  3. Add and beat eggs,
  4. Add shredded Courgettes and mix well using a fork. 
  5. Add flour, sugar, salt and oil and stir well.
  6. Finally, add baking powder and mix well using a large spoon.
  7. Batter consistency should be like heavy whipping cream.
  8. Rub fry pan with some vegetable oil.
  9. Spoon the batter on medium to hot pan. (2 tablespoons for each pancake).
  10. Cook until bubbles almost stop, about 1 1/2 to 2minutes.
  11. Turn over and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes longer.
  12. Adjust heat as necessary (depending on the type of elements on your range and also the type of fry pan you are using.

Serve with your choice of jams or syrups.  Also very tasty with sour cream, crème fraishe or yogurt with jams and pancake syrup or just eat as is. These are extremely tasty for breakfast, brunch, lunch or just a snack.

Yields about 16 pancakes

One Response so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by Rask Balavoine
    August 6th, 2009 at 11:45 am #

    Sounds good. I’ll let you know if I try it.

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