Japanese Souffle Pancakes

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These fluffy and extra-thick Japanese pancakes are mouthwatering! They are soft and spongy, and a true indulgence. The super secret ingredient is the mayonnaise. It's just emulsified oil and vinegar, and I promise it will make your pancakes thicker and fluffier; it gives it just the right "lift". I use Kewpie® mayo, but you can try with any regular mayo. Please let me know what you think!

Submitted by Diana71
Updated on September 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 2 large eggs, separated

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie®)

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. Combine milk and vinegar in a large bowl. Allow to sit until milk has soured, about 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, sift together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a separate bowl; set aside.

  3. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the soured milk; mix until well combined and pour into the center of the flour mixture. Use a whisk to combine all ingredients. Add mayonnaise and stir until there are no lumps. Fold in egg whites.

  5. Heat a griddle on the stovetop over medium-low heat and melt butter. Grease round pancake molds and place onto the buttered griddle. Fill each mold halfway with batter. Cook until pancakes are golden brown on the bottom and not too liquid across the top, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip each pancake and mold together. Cook until the other sides are golden and pancakes have doubled in thickness, 4 to 6 more minutes. Slide the molds off the pancakes.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute regular mayonnaise for Japanese mayonnaise.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

281 Calories
10g Fat
40g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 281
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 345mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 226mg 17%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 161mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.