BEST Hong Kong Mango Pancakes
Mango Pancake is a modern style popular dessert in Hong Kong. A soft sweet yellowish crepe is filled with whipped cream and fresh mangoes, a perfect combination and a great summer dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Resting Time20 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Hong Kong
Keyword: Dessert Pancakes, Hong Kong Mango Pancakes, Mango Dessert, Mango Pancakes
Servings: 6 to 8
Author: kanthi
For the Pancakes
- 125 g all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- 280 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter optional
- 1/4 turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon water warm
For the Filling
- 200 ml ready-made whipped cream
- 2 ripe mangoes cut into slices
MAKE THE BATTER
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour the eggs.
Beat the eggs lightly.
Add about a quarter of the milk and then whisk together with eggs. Whisk the flour gradually into the egg mixture until forms a smooth thick paste.
Now, add the rest of the milk and whisk vigorously until you have a smooth batter.
Add melted butter. Mix well. Strain the batter if there are any lumps.
Dissolve turmeric in a tablespoon of warm water and mix well until you have a batter uniform in color. (Add coloring instead of turmeric, if desired) Cover and rest the batter for about 20 minutes.
COOK THE PANCAKES
Heat the pan over medium-low and grease with oil lightly. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and immediately swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
Cook for about 40 seconds or so until the top appears dry, over low heat. DO NOT cook until browned on the bottom and the edges. DO NOT flip. We need soft smooth nicely yellowish pancakes.
Loosen the edges with a thin spatula carefully then remove the pancake to a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Peel and slice the mangoes.
ASSEMBLE
Place a pancake on a plate. (not-so-nice side up, smooth side down) Place a few mango slices down the center of the pancake. Put about 2 tablespoons of whipped cream on the mangoes.
Fold both sides inwards.
Now, roll the pancake up from the bottom into a parcel.
Repeat with the remaining pancakes and the filling. Chill in the fridge for about an hour before serving.