Matcha Pancakes

Ingredients

• 250ml buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 180g flour
• 1 tablespoon matcha (green tea powder)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon bread soda
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Toppings

Savory

• bacon, smoked salmon, tomato, mushroom, selection of cheese (cream cheese, goats cheese etc)

Sweet

• figs, mixed berries, banana
• honey/maple syrup, to garnish

Method

1. In a large bowl mix the buttermilk and egg together.
2. In another large bowl mix all the dry ingredients together (flour, matcha, baking powder and bread soda). To ensure that the matcha is evenly dispersed through the flour, pass the mixture through a sieve 2 or 3 times.
3. Add the dry ingredient mix to the buttermilk and egg, whisk until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
4. Add vegetable oil to a non stick frying pan and set the heat to medium/high.
5. Using a large spoon, place one spoon of batter carefully on the frying pan.
6. Fry for 1 – 2 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and continue to fry on the other side for 1 – 2 minutes.
7. Serve on a plate along with the recommended toppings and garnish with honey or maple syrup.