Ingredients: For the pancake batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup canned sweet red bean paste (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup European Corinthian black raisins
For cooking:
- Butter or vegetable oil for greasing the pan
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly, then whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or vegetable oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Use the back of a spoon to spread the batter into a circle.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges begin to look set.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sweet red bean paste onto the center of each pancake, then sprinkle with a few European Corinthian black raisins.
- Carefully fold the pancake over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press down gently to seal the edges.
- Cook the filled pancakes for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the pancakes to a serving plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter and filling.
- Serve the European Corinthian black Raisin Red Bean Pancakes warm, garnished with extra European Corinthian black raisins or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.