Funkaso: Millet Pancakes
Submitted by mzmick
Crispy millet flour pancakes with a slightly nutty flavor, cooked on a griddle until golden and served with honey, chutney, or alongside African stews.
YIELD
10 servingsPREP
4 hrsCOOK
10 minREADY
4 hrsFunkaso are traditional West African pancakes made from millet flour, offering a gluten-free alternative with earthy, nutty undertones.
The batter rests for 4 hours, allowing the millet to fully hydrate and develop a smooth consistency that spreads easily on a hot griddle.
They cook up crispy at the edges with a tender interior, perfect for scooping up spicy stews or enjoying as a snack drizzled with honey.
You can find millet flour at health food stores or online, and the hands-off resting time makes these easier than they seem.
Pro Tips
- Let the batter rest the full 4 hours for proper texture and easier spreading
- A flat griddle or crepe pan works best, but a heavy skillet will do
- Beat the batter well before cooking to reincorporate any settled flour
- Flip once for even browning, or leave them crispy on one side only
- Make a double batch and freeze extras for quick weeknight sides
Ingredients
Directions
The batter for these pancakes needs to stand for about 4 hours before you start cooking.
It helps if you have a flat pancake griddle, but if you do not then use a heavy frypan.
Sift flour into a bowl and gradually pour in the warm water, stirring and mixing well as you do so to make a smooth, runny paste.
Set aside for 4 hours.
After this, heat the margarine or oil in a shallow pan or griddle plate.
While it is warming. beat the batter with a spoon.
When the margarine or oil is hot, ladle or pour enough batter in the pan to make a saucer sized pancake and cook until crisp.
You can turn it once if you like but it is not essential.
Remove and keep warm.
Cook the others in the same way and serve to accompany a main dish, or a snack with honey or chutney.
Makes about 10 pancakes.
Comments
There is no amount listed for the sugar or margarine? Can you let me know the amounts? Thanks