Dutch Meat Filled Pancakes Gevulde Pannekoek Recipes

SOUTH AFRICAN PANCAKES (PANNEKOEK)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together except cinnamon, sugar, butter, and lemon.
• Spray bottom of pan with cooking spray.
• Put enough batter to cover bottom of pan about a 1/4 cup of batter.
• Flip only once.
• Blend the cinnamon, sugar, butter,and lemon juice together in a food processor. As you pull each pancake from the pan, spread a small amount on each one so the mixture can melt into the pancake.

ATAIF (ARAB FILLED PANCAKES)

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in sugar and 1/2 cup of water. let it froth for 10 minutes.
• Put the flour in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and remaining water gradually.
• Beat vigorously into a creamy lump-free batter.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place for an hour.
• To make the syrup, bring the water to a boil with sugar and lemon juice. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the rose water and simmer for a few more seconds. Allow to cool.
• Heat an oiled skillet until it is very hot. Reduce the heat to medium.
• Pour a half ladle of batter into the skillet, allowing it to spread. fry only one side of the pancake. when little holes appear, lift them out and set them on a platter to be stuffed.
• Put a heaping tablespoon of stuffing in the middle of each pancake. fold in half and pinch the edges tightly to allow no filling to escape.
• Deep fry a few at a time in medium hot oil about 1 inch deep. Remove when they turn pale brown.
• Drain on paper towels. Dip, while hot, in the syrup. pour the remaining syrup over the top of all of them and serve either hot or cold.

DORAYAKI (SWEET FILLED PANCAKES)

Steps:

• For the bean paste:.
• Soak adzuki beans in water overnight.
• Heat adzuki beans in a pot with one cup of water. When they come to a boil, add two more cups of cold water. When they come to a boil again, drain the beans in a colander.
• Return the beans to the pot, add three cups of new water, and cook over high heat. When the beans begin to jump around after the water comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer until the beans are soft, about one hour. If necessary, add water so that the beans are always covered. Fastidiously skim off any foam that appears on the surface.
• When the beans are soft enough to break between your fingers, drain them in a colander.
• Return the beans to the pot again and mix in the sugar.
• Mash the beans continuously over medium heat until almost all the water has evaporated and a paste has formed, about 35 minutes.
• Add the salt and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and transfer the paste to a container so that it can cool.
• The paste may be kept in the refrigerator for three days and then frozen. (Makes 2 cups).
• For the pancakes:.
• Whisk eggs with sugar and honey in a mixing bowl.
• Add sifted flour and baking powder.
• Slowly add water while whisking until smooth.
• Drop small ladlesful on a lightly oiled fry pan or griddle to make pancakes that are about 3 inches in diameter. When bubbles start to appear, turn over the pancakes and cook briefly on the other side until golden.
• Spread about two tablespoons of adzuki bean paste on one pancake, then cover it with another to make a sandwich.

DUTCH MEAT-FILLED PANCAKES (GEVULDE PANNEKOEK)

Steps:

• Combine all pancake ingredients in an electric blender and blend at high speed for 30 seconds.
• Scrape down the sides of the blender and blend again for 15 seconds, until the batter is smooth.
• Allow batter to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.
• In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat; saute the onions until they are soft but not brown.
• Add the mushrooms and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated (Do not allow the mushrooms to brown).
• Add the meat and cook, mashing it with a wooden spoon, until all traces of pink disappear.
• Strain through a sieve and discard the liquid.
• In a saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat.
• Add the flour and mix well.
• Pour in the stock and stir constantly with a whisk until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
• Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Remove from the heat, and add to the meat mixture; mix well.
• Taste for seasonings.
• Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Heat a heavy 8" skillet over moderate heat until a drop of water steams for 2 seconds before it evaporates.
• Brush the pan with half the melted butter and immediately pour in half the pancake batter.
• Tip the pan gently from side to side to evenly coat the bottom of the pan.
• Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the top of the pancake is dry and the bottom is golden brown.
• Remove the pancake to a serving platter using a spatula, putting the "uncooked" side up. Repeat the process to make another pancake. Spread the meat filling evenly over the first pancake and place the second pancake "uncooked" side down on top of the meat mixture.
• Cut into pie-shaped wedges and serve.