CRÊPES (Makes around 10)
Recipe courtesy of Maryam Khan.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 cup of milk (regular or soy milk)
- 1 egg
- Olive oil (add for greasing the pan)
Method:
*Prep time: about 10 minutes. *Cook time: about 45 minutes.
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Put flour in a medium-sized bowl and add the milk, stirring in gradually.
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Add egg to the flour mixture.
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Whisk together well ( use a fork if you don’t have a whisk).
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Cover and put in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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When ready, turn on your stove to medium-low heat and add a little olive oil to a small frying pan. Let it heat for 5-10 seconds.
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Add one ladle full of batter to the pan. Swirl it around and let it cook on medium heat.
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When the crepe is slightly browned on the bottom (or when you can comfortably fit a spatula under it) flip and let it cook on the other side until light brown.
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Remove from pan and set on a plate.
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Repeat steps 6-8, adding more oil as needed.
*Making crepes takes time, so I usually do them the night before and have them for breakfast and dinner.
**These are unsweetened crepes so they can be used for savory and sweet dishes. The following filling is a savory, cooked filling, but you can always go simple with ham and cheese or jam and peanut butter.
STIR FRIED VEGETABLES FILLING
Ingredients:
- 1 bell pepper – cut into strips
- 1 carrot – cut into strips
- 1 onion – sliced or chopped
- 2 inches courgette – cut into strips
- 1 broccoli – small, chopped
- 1 handful mushrooms – cut into slices
- 1 tsp. Herbs if you have them: basil, parsley, thyme
- A pinch of chili flakes
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp. Olive oil
Method:
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Cut up all vegetables and set aside.
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Add oil to a large frying pan along with your herbs, garlic and chili flakes. (If you want to use a small pan, halve the oil, and you may need to cook in batches).
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Cook for 1 minute over low heat. Stir frequently.
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Add the onions and carrots. Turn to medium-high and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
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Add the peppers and courgette and cook for another 5- 10 minutes. Turn to high heat, if needed. Stir occasionally.
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Once the peppers and courgette are slightly soft, add the mushrooms and broccoli.
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When everything is soft and slightly browned, scoop some into a crepe and enjoy.
*You can garnish with cheese or add meat after step 2; cook for a few minutes, then continue with steps 3-6.
**You can also add a tin of diced tomatoes and some tomato paste to serve on pasta.
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