Morning Table · Japanese
Fluffy Hotcakes with Banana, Strawberries and Blueberries
Extra-thick hotcakes get their height from whipped egg whites folded gently into the batter. They are layered with banana coins, a spoonful of jammy strawberries and fresh blueberries, then finished with mint for a bright, cafe-style plate.
Test kitchen note: Cook these covered over low heat with a teaspoon of water in the pan; the steam sets the tall centers before the bottoms can burn.
Method 7 steps
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Toss the diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of the sugar and set aside to turn syrupy while you make the batter.
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Whisk the egg yolks with milk and vanilla, then sift in the cake flour and baking powder and stir until smooth.
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Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and beat to firm, glossy peaks.
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Fold a third of the whites into the yolk mixture to loosen it, then gently fold in the rest, keeping as much air as possible.
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Lightly oil a nonstick pan over low heat. Spoon in tall mounds of batter, add a teaspoon of water to the empty spaces, cover and cook 5 minutes.
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Carefully flip, add a little more water, cover again and cook 4 to 5 minutes until springy and cooked through.
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Plate the hotcakes overlapping, top with banana, the strawberries and their syrup, blueberries and mint, then dust with powdered sugar.
That is the whole pie. Enjoy every slice.
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