Chewy Potato, Tomato, and Enoki Mushroom Pancake
Chewy Potato, Tomato, and Enoki Mushroom Pancake Recipe
Make a delightfully chewy pancake using the abundant potatoes you likely have at home! This unique pancake gets its beautiful color from blending potatoes and tomatoes, offering a vibrant and flavorful experience. Perfect for a simple yet impressive side dish or snack.
Main Ingredients- 2 medium potatoes
- 50g tomato (about 2-3 cherry tomatoes)
- 1/2 package enoki mushrooms
- 50ml water
- Cooking oil, as needed
- 1/2 red chili pepper (for garnish)
- 1/2 green chili pepper (optional, for garnish)
- 3-4 Tbsp tempura powder (adjust based on batter consistency)
Seasoning- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place the cut potatoes and 50ml of water into a blender and blend until smooth, creating a finely mashed potato consistency.
Step 2
Trim the root end of the enoki mushrooms, wash them thoroughly, and then finely chop them with a knife. Add the tomatoes (with stems removed) to the blender and blend together. The mixture of potatoes and tomatoes will create a beautiful orange hue.
Step 3
Line a sieve with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. Pour the blended potato mixture into the cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial for a crispy pancake. Transfer the squeezed potato pulp to a bowl. Add the finely chopped enoki mushrooms and the blended tomato mixture. Stir in 3-4 tablespoons of tempura powder and a pinch of salt. Mix well to form a batter; if it’s too thin, add a little more tempura powder to reach your desired consistency. Thinly slice the red and green chili peppers for garnish. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Spoon the batter onto the hot pan, making small, flat pancakes. Once the edges of the pancakes start to cook and turn golden brown, carefully arrange the sliced chili peppers on top. Flip the pancakes and cook the other side until golden and cooked through. Your delicious Potato, Tomato, and Enoki Mushroom Pancake is now ready to enjoy!
