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Bouquette (Liège buckwheat pancake)

A thick, fluffy pancake made with buckwheat flour, typical of the Liège region, cooked in a pan and often served with Liège syrup or butter. Its slightly earthy flavour makes it very distinctive.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

424 kcal per serving

Protein
16.7 g
Carbohydrates
60.7 g
of which sugars
10.1 g
Fat
11.9 g
Fiber
2.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the two flours, the salt, the sugar and the yeast.
  2. Make a well, crack in the eggs and pour in half the milk, then mix while gradually incorporating the flour.
  3. Gradually add the remaining milk to obtain a smooth, fluid batter without lumps.
  4. Cover and leave to rest for 1 hour in a warm place.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan with a little butter and pour in a ladleful of batter.
  6. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear and the underside is golden, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding butter as needed.
  8. Serve warm, spread with Liège syrup or butter.

Variations and tips

Apple bouquettes. Arrange a few apple slices on the batter before flipping, for a fruitier taste.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.