Turkish · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Kaygana
20 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
Kaygana is a traditional Turkish savory pancake; this is a simple home version.
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Let’s make it
- Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth, then stir in the herbs.
- Heat a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour in small ladles of batter to make thin pancakes.
- Cook for 2 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm, plain or with yogurt.
Cut into strips for easy dipping and keep the herbs mild if serving to younger children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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