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Nigerian pancake (wheat flour and milk pancake): photo of the dish
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Breakfast

Nigerian pancake (wheat flour and milk pancake)

A thick, fluffy pancake, sometimes savory and enriched with onion and vegetables, very popular for breakfast or as a snack in Nigerian cities. Its texture is denser and puffier than a French crêpe.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

382 kcal per serving

Protein
14.6 g
Carbohydrates
53.1 g
of which sugars
10.7 g
Fat
11.2 g
Fiber
3.3 g

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

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely grate the carrot. Slice the onion very thinly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and spices.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, then pour this mixture over the flour while whisking to get a smooth batter without lumps.
  4. Stir the grated carrot, onion and bell pepper, if using, into the batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly oil it.
  6. Pour in a ladleful of batter and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear and the underside is golden.
  7. Flip the pancake and cook for another 2 minutes. Repeat until the batter is used up, oiling the pan as needed.
  8. Serve warm, stacked, with tea or a sweet drink.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Leave out the onion and salt, double the sugar and add a pinch of cinnamon; perfect with syrup or jam.

Using what's available here. Replace the baking powder with baking soda and a little lemon juice for a similar effect.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.