K-pancake With Ice Cream Recipe
Make K-pancake With Ice Cream Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pancake batter
K-style additions & toppings
Method
Pancake batter
- 1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- 2
Mix wet ingredients
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
- 3
Make batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. A few small lumps are okay—do not overmix. Rest the batter for 5–10 minutes to allow the leavening to bloom and the gluten to relax.
Cook pancakes & mochi
- 4
- 5
Cook pancakes
For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated pan, spacing them comfortably. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook the second side until golden brown, 1–2 minutes more. Keep finished pancakes warm on a plate covered with foil or in a low oven (about 90–100°C / 200°F). Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter/oil to the pan as needed.
- 6
Prepare mochi
While pancakes cook or after, warm mochi pieces briefly: either microwave mochi in a covered, microwave-safe dish for 15–25 seconds (watch carefully) until soft and slightly puffy, or add them to the pan for 10–20 seconds each side to warm and develop a slight golden exterior. Be careful—mochi gets very sticky when hot.
Assemble K-Pancake with Ice Cream
- 7
Layer pancakes and anko
Place one warm pancake on a serving plate. Spread about 1 to 2 tablespoons of sweet red bean paste (anko) over the pancake. Top with another pancake and repeat to make a stack of 2–3 pancakes, finishing with a top pancake.
- 8
Add mochi and ice cream
Nestle warmed mochi pieces around or on top of the pancake stack. Place 1–2 scoops of vanilla ice cream on the top pancake or beside the stack so it can melt over the warm pancakes.
- 9
Finish with toppings
Drizzle the honey or kuromitsu over the pancakes and ice cream. Sprinkle kinako and toasted sesame seeds over the top for nutty aroma and texture. Add sliced fruit if using.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while pancakes and mochi are warm and ice cream is cold. Provide forks and spoons to enjoy the combination of warm pancakes, chewy mochi, sweet red bean paste, and melting ice cream.