A picturesque stack of golden pancakes tower on a matte black plate. The pancakes are studded with vibrantly green basil, bold red kimchi, and thin, glossy ribbons of prosciutto. Micro greens and a sprinkling of sesame seeds provide a finishing touch. A sleek silver fork and knife rest at the side, ready to dive into the appetizing composition.

Italian-Korean Basil Prosciutto Kimchi Pancakes

Name: Italian-Korean Basil Prosciutto Kimchi Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: fresh basil, 1 cup freshly plucked and chopped; kimchi, 1/2 cup fine chopped; prosciutto, 4 slices torn into pieces; gluten-free pancake mix, 1 cup nil; free range eggs, 2 nil; organic milk, 1/2 cup nil; sesame seeds, To garnish nil; micro greens, To garnish nil; olive oil, 2 tbsp for cooking; salt and pepper, To taste nil

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: September 16, 2023

This inventive brunch recipe marries Italian and Korean influences to create a truly tantalizing plate. The star ingredient, basil, adds a fresh, aromatic touch. By incorporating prosciutto and kimchi, traditional staples from Italy and Korea respectively, we've created a fusion dish that's sure to impress.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh basil - 1 cup - freshly plucked and chopped
Kimchi - 1/2 cup - fine chopped
Prosciutto - 4 slices - torn into pieces
Gluten-free pancake mix - 1 cup - nil
Free range eggs - 2 - nil
Organic milk - 1/2 cup - nil
Sesame seeds - To garnish - nil
Micro greens - To garnish - nil
Olive oil - 2 tbsp - for cooking
Salt and pepper - To taste - nil

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥛🥚🥣

Prepare your pancake mix according to package instructions using the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 2 - 🌱🌶️🍖

Mix in the chopped basil, fine chopped kimchi, and prosciutto pieces. Stir until well combined.
Step 3 - 🍳🔥🫒

Preheat a non-stick skillet to medium heat, brushing lightly with olive oil.
Step 4 - 🍽️🔀🥞

Ladle 1/4 of the pancake mixture onto the skillet, letting it cook until bubbles appear on top. Flip the pancake over and cook the other side until golden and crispy.
Step 5 - 🔄🥞👩‍🍳

Repeat steps 4-5 until all pancakes are cooked and ready.
Step 6 - 🌱🍃🌱

Garnish with a handful of fresh micro greens, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and any leftover basil leaves before serving.

Additional

This dish is not only delightfully appetizing but visually stunning, making it perfect for showing off on social media. To make it vegan, swap out prosciutto for tofu or tempeh. Kids can help with mixing the batter and garnishing once the pancakes are ready. Although this dish is suited for brunch, it can also be served as an entree for a light and exciting dinner.