Char Siu Pork Pancakes

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0
Char Siu Pork Pancakes – A Tasty & Savory Treat
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 green spring onions
2 lebanese cucumbers , halved , deseeded
2 cups leftover roast pork , chopped
1/2 cup char siu sauce
1 cup plain flour
4 eggs , lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
sea salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
375
Sugar
10g
Fat
14g
Char Siu Pork Pancakes are a savory and sweet meal that is easy to make with the use of leftover roast pork and a handful of ingredients from the pantry. The pancakes are soft and fluffy and are topped with tender and juicy pork, featuring the flavors of soy, honey, hoisin, and sesame oil. In every bite, you get a delicious mixture of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. The addition of the green onions gives the dish a touch of freshness while the cucumbers add a refreshing crunch to it.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven at 200 degree Celsius.
2.In a bowl, mix plain flour, beaten eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together. Whisk nicely to make a batter.
3.Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Pour a ladle full of the batter, move it around to spread evenly into a round shape. Cook until the edges start turning brown before flipping it over. Cook from the other side for another 1 minute. Take it out from the frying pan and repeat this process with the rest of the batter to make about 8 pancakes.
4.In another frying pan, cook the pork with char siu sauce for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5.Top each pancake with some pork and chopped cucumbers and green onions to serve.

PROS

Char Siu Pork Pancakes are an easy-to-make dish that is delicious and satisfying.
It is a perfect dish to make using leftover roast pork and can be whipped up in no time.
The green onions and cucumbers add a refreshing crunch to the pancakes, while the char siu sauce gives it a delightful, sweet and savory flavor.

CONS

Although the pancakes are not deep-fried, they do contain flour and eggs, which can be high in calories.
The char siu sauce used in the dish is also sweetened and can be high in sugar.
Therefore, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Also, be mindful of the portion size when serving to ensure that it is nutritionally balanced.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Char Siu Pork Pancakes are a source of protein from the leftover roast pork. The green onions used in the dish are known to provide vitamins such as A and C while the cucumbers are a good source of hydration. The dish is also relatively low in fat and can be made even healthier by using whole-grain flour instead of plain flour.

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