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Savory pancakes: the perfect recipe and 5 variations to try immediately
A single dough for infinite savory pancake recipes, perfect for every occasion and every dietary need. Here's how to prepare them!
There aren't many recipes that lend themselves to so many variations practically without the slightest effort. This is why you should make a note of the savory pancakes, prepared with a leavened dough similar to that of Neapolitan grown pasta zeppole .
In their basic version they are obtained with a normal dough based on flour, water, yeast and salt, very similar to that of pizza. However, they can be enriched with different ingredients: from the more traditional dried seaweed, through vegetables, tuna, cheeses and cured meats. In short, a little imagination will be enough to make these savory pancakes different every time.
Preparation
Savory pancakes
To prepare the grown dough pancakes, begin by mixing the flour and yeast in a bowl.
Start adding the water , mixing with a whisk to prevent the formation of lumps, and only lastly the salt . The result will not be a hard dough, but rather soft .
Heat plenty of seed oil in a pan with edges, bringing it to 170°C . Using two spoons, take small portions of dough and drop them into the boiling oil. Be careful not to overdo the quantity or you will get a raw pancake inside.
Using a slotted spoon, turn them from time to time to obtain uniform browning, then drain and pass them on absorbent paper. Eat them hot, freshly made, seasoning them to taste with a pinch of salt.
Here is a short video of a recipe similar to ours for preparing them.
The savory pancakes can be served either as an appetizer on their own or in combination with a rich platter of cold cuts and cheeses, where they will replace the bread. The recipe is very similar to the grown pasta zeppole typical of Neapolitan cuisine but also to the delicious Genoese frisceu , little known but delicious.
5 variations of savory pancakes
Each ingredient is suitable for enriching our savory zeppole. Give free rein to your imagination, let yourself be guided by taste or get inspired with leftovers from the fridge.
• With tuna . Add to the mixture a can of well-drained tuna and some olives cut into slices for savory fish fritters.
• With cured meats. Better if cut into cubes, cured meats and cold cuts can be added to the dough as desired just before frying.
• With algae. Seaweed pancakes are a perfect treat for vegans and are made by adding nori seaweed flakes to the dough.
• With cheeses . Opt for firm stretched curd varieties such as provola, scamorza or galbanino.
• With vegetables . Choose your favorite vegetables and sauté them in a pan if necessary. Before adding them to the dough, make sure they are dry.
Conservation
Since this is a fried dish, we advise you to prepare and enjoy your pancakes as soon as possible. We advise you to prepare them at most one hour in advance and store them in the oven heated to 80°C.
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