Filipino Hotcakes Recipe

This Filipino Hotcakes Recipe is sweet, spongy and chewy. This popular street food is enjoyed as a snack in the Philippines.

More Filipino street foods or snacks to try, banana cue, camote cue and turon.

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• What are Filipino Hotcakes?
• Popular Street Food
• Simple Pancakes Recipe
• Ingredients Needed
• How to make it
• Cooking Tips
• Store
• Recipe FAQ's
• What to make next
• Recipe

What are Filipino Hotcakes?

Hotcakes are a Filipino version of pancakes and make a popular afternoon snack or merienda in the Philippines. Made with flour, egg, baking powder, sugar, milk and yellow food color.

Once the pinoy hotcakes are cooked, it is then brushed with margarine or butter then topped with sugar for a sweet and savory taste.

Popular Street Food

In the Philippines, you will often find vendors selling these filipino style pancakes. These pancakes are enjoyed and served hot and as a quick snack while on the go.

This reminds me of my childhood days. I remember when I was in elementary school. I would always ask my Mother to buy me hotcakes for lunch. I really loved them when they were warm and especially when the margarine and sugar melts.

Simple Pancakes Recipe

This filipino style hotcake recipe feature simplicity, less preparation and minimal ingredients.

• Basic Ingredients. It requires a basic staple ingredients such as all purpose flour, eggs, milk, sugar. baking powder and salt. These ingredients are often find in a filipino households.
• Very Straightforward. The process is very simple, just combine wet ingredients then add dry ingredients, and then cook the batter in the pan.
• Minimal Kitchen Equipments. To make this, you only need basic equipment like a pan, a mixing bowl and whisk for stirring.

Ingredients Needed

Here are the list of ingredients needed.

• All Purpose Flour: This is one of the main ingredients for this recipe. This serves as the base for the batter.
• Sugar: This recipe uses white granulated white sugar for some sweetener. Or feel free to use your preferred sweetener.
• Baking Powder: For a softer texture.
• Salt: To enhance the flavor and balances the sweetness.
• Eggs: It helps to bind the ingredients together.
• Butter: Unsalted butter. You can substitute it with oil.
• Milk: It adds moisture and richness to the pancakes. You can use regular milk.
• Yellow Food color: This is where the yellow color comes from.
• Margarine: For toppings.

Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list exact measurements and instructions.

How to make it

Step 1. Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2. Wet Ingredients. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add milk, melted butter, and yellow food color. Mix until well combined.

Step 3. Pancake mixture. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 4. Cook. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Grease the pan lightly with butter or oil.

Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each hotcake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface or until set, about 2-3 minutes. And flip pacakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 5. Serve. Transfer the cooked filipino hotcakes in a serving plate. Top with margarine and sugar.

Cooking Tips

• Sifting dry ingredients helps you achieve the smooth and lump-free batter.
• Make sure to gradually incorporate the wet ingredients to achieve right consistency.
• Do not over mix the batter as it will result tough texture.
• Lightly grease your preheated pan before pouring the batter.
• Use non-stick pan or skillet to prevent hotcakes sticking in the pan.

Store

Allow hotcakes to cool completely before storing. Once cooled down, store in airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within a 1-2 days.

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