Asparagus pancakes: the recipe for savory pancakes in a spring version
ingredients
Instant yeast for savory preparations
Extra virgin olive oil
Yo asparagus pancakes I am there spring variant of the classic sweet pancakes, the typical pancakes of the American tradition. Soft and delicious, they are perfect to serve as an aperitif, for an aperitif with friends or for Sunday brunch, accompanied by a delicious sauce or a board of cold meats and cheeses.
To bring them to the table, simply combine the eggs, milk, yogurt, flour, baking powder and lemon zest in a bowl and mix vigorously with a whisk or spoon until smooth. soft compound and homogeneous. join the asparagussautéed in a pan with sautéed shallots and extra virgin olive oil, and proceed to cook the pancakes, pouring in a ladle of batter at a time and cooking the pancakes for 2 minutes on each side.
Once ready, they are piled on serving plates and enjoyed very hot, garnished with asparagus tips and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. We suggest topping them off with a pleasantly cool tzatziki sauce and slices of crispy bacon, smoked salmon, or a poached egg. They can also be prepared in advance and consume during a picnic in the park or a lunch by the sea, stored in a special airtight container.
The secret ingredient that will make your pancakes particularly soft is the plain greek yogurt that, depending on the needs of each one, you can substitute the lactose-free version and a sugar-free soy yogurt. If you like, you can add a little to the dough. aromatic herbsspices or replace the yogurt with ricotta, robiola or a cream cheese spread, for a richer and more flavorful result.
Find out how to prepare asparagus pancakes by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. Also try the tasty ham and cheese pancakes and zucchini pancakes.
How to make asparagus pancakes
Step 1
Step 1
Heat a round of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and fry the shallots 1.
Heat a round of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and fry the shallots 1.
Step 2
Step 2
Combine the asparagus, cleaned and cut into small pieces. 2.
Combine the asparagus, cleaned and cut into small pieces. 2.
Step 3
Step 3
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper 3.
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper 3.
stage 4
stage 4
Cook for about ten minutes until soft. 4. Turn off and let cool.
Cook for about ten minutes until soft. 4. Turn off and let cool.
step 5
step 5
In a bowl, break the eggs. 5.
In a bowl, break the eggs. 5.
step 6
step 6
Add flour and baking powder 6.
Add flour and baking powder 6.
step 7
step 7
Combine yogurt, milk, and lemon zest 7.
Combine yogurt, milk, and lemon zest 7.
step 8
step 8
Mix everything to uniform the mixture until it is smooth, creamy and without lumps 8.
Mix everything to uniform the mixture until it is smooth, creamy and without lumps 8.
step 9
step 9
Combine asparagus and mix again to uniform. 9.
Combine asparagus and mix again to uniform. 9.
step 10
step 10
Heat a nonstick skillet, pour in the batter a ladle at a time, and cook 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. 10. If you prefer, you can cook the pancakes by adding a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the pan: this way you will get a result that is more similar to pancakes. In this case, once cooked, pass them absorbent kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
Heat a nonstick skillet, pour in the batter a ladle at a time, and cook 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. 10. If you prefer, you can cook the pancakes by adding a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the pan: this way you will get a result that is more similar to pancakes. In this case, once cooked, pass them absorbent kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
step 11
step 11
Transfer pancakes to serving plates, top with more yogurt, and serve. eleven.
Transfer pancakes to serving plates, top with more yogurt, and serve. eleven.
storage
Asparagus pancakes should preferably be enjoyed immediately after preparation. Alternatively, you can store them inside an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day.
