Savoury Pancakes
Pancakes do not have to be sweet. Savoury versions — French buckwheat galettes, Korean kimchi pancakes, Indian dosas, English-style cheese-and-ham — make a full meal. Most use the same batter principles as their sweet counterparts, just with herbs, cheese, vegetables, or meat folded in or piled on top.
7 recipes · Best for: Lunch, dinner, brunch, leftover-clearout cooking.
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Brie, Fig Jam and Walnut Crepes
Cheese and Herb Savoury Pancakes
Crispy duck pancakes with Mandarin pancakes and hoisin
Mushroom and Gruyere Buckwheat Galette
Savoury Chickpea Pancakes
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Crepes
Smoked Salmon and Dill Crepes
Savoury pancakes — questions
Can you make pancakes without sugar?
Absolutely — savoury pancake batter usually leaves out sugar entirely or uses just a pinch. Replace it with a generous pinch of salt and you have a neutral base for any savoury filling.
What goes in a savoury pancake?
Cheese, ham, mushrooms, spinach, herbs, smoked salmon, eggs, leeks, and caramelised onions all work well. The classic French galette complete pairs ham, gruyere, and a fried egg.
What is a galette?
A galette is a savoury crepe made with buckwheat flour, traditional to Brittany. Buckwheat gives a nutty flavour and slightly grey colour, and it is naturally gluten-free.
Are savoury pancakes a Pancake Day tradition?
Less so than the sweet version, but they fit the spirit perfectly. Shrove Tuesday is about using up rich pre-Lent ingredients — eggs, butter, cheese, milk — and savoury pancakes do exactly that.
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