Flatbreads with honey and sesame in syrup
8 servings
20 minutes
Honey and sesame pancakes in syrup are an exquisite dessert of Japanese cuisine, embodying a harmony of flavors and textures. Crispy golden pancakes made from airy dough with honey gain special tenderness after being soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. Lightly toasted sesame adds a nutty note to the dish, creating a delightful contrast with the sweetness of the syrup. This treat has deep roots in Japanese street food traditions, where simple ingredients are transformed into culinary art. The perfect combination of softness inside and caramelized crust outside makes the pancakes an excellent addition to tea time. They can be served as a standalone dessert or paired with green tea to highlight the richness of flavor nuances.
1
Roast sesame in a dry pan.
- Sesame: 1 tablespoon
2
Beat the egg with honey and salt, add water and mix until smooth.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Water: 100 ml
3
Sift the flour with baking soda and, mixing thoroughly, gradually add to the honey-egg mixture and knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
4
Divide the dough into 10 parts and roll out the flatbreads.
5
Fry the flatbreads in vegetable oil over high heat. Place the flatbreads on a napkin.
- Vegetable oil: 3 ml
6
Prepare sugar syrup, dip the flatbreads in it, and sprinkle with toasted sesame.
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Sesame: 1 tablespoon