Recipe: Simple Ama-zake & Coconut Pancake (Gluten-free)

Overview: Indulge in these delectable gluten-free pancakes infused with the goodness of Amazake and coconut cream. Amazake, a Japanese sweet rice drink, brings enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, and fiber, making these pancakes not only delicious but also nutritious.

Ingredients:

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 egg

• 80g Traditional Amazake

• 1 tbsp Coconut cream (butter or any other oil is also suitable)

• 1/2 tbsp Honey

• 50g Soymilk (normal milk is an alternative)

Dry Ingredients:

• 100g Brown rice flour (white rice flour is an acceptable substitute)

• 5g Baking powder

Topping:

• 1 tbsp Black Rick Amazake

• 1 tbsp Coconut Cream

• Fresh Lime Juice

Preparation:

1. Combine all the wet ingredients in a bowl, warming them in a larger bowl with hot water to melt the ingredients. Whisk to combine.

2. Measure and sift together the dry ingredients.

3. Heat a heavy pan and brush it with oil (macadamia oil recommended).

Cooking:

1. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the bowl with wet ingredients, mixing well using a whisk.

2. Oil the heated pan and ladle one portion of batter onto it. Each batch yields about 10 pancakes.

3. Cook with medium heat and a lid on for about 3 minutes until the pancake achieves a caramelized dark brown color. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Serving:

Serve the pancakes with a drizzle of Adzuke Amazake and a splash of lime juice.

Additional Information: Amazake is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in enzymes, vitamins (B1, B2, B6), amino acids, fiber, and oligosaccharides. Enjoy the pancakes and explore other delightful ways to incorporate Amazake into your diet.

Ama-zake Serving Suggestions:

1. Ama-zake and Lime Shot Dessert (Cold or Hot): 50g Adzuke Amazake, 50g Black Rick Amazake, 160ml Soy Milk. Blend well and enjoy hot or cold! Add 1 tbsp Traditional Amazake for extra sweetness.

2. Fizzy Ama-zake & Lime Drink (175ml) (Cold): 70g Traditional Amazake, 5g Lime Juice, 100g Carbonated water. Mix the ingredients for a refreshing summer or post-sport drink.

3. Hot Ama-zake Drink (170ml) (Hot): 70g Traditional Amazake, 1 tsp Grated Ginger, 100ml Boiling water. Enjoy a traditional Japanese hot Amazake drink. Substitute water with milk for a creamy version.

4. Dark Amazake Shake (Cold): Blend 60g Adzuke Amazake, 60g Traditional Amazake, 60g Soy Milk, 9g Coconut Cream, and 60g Ice Cubes for a luscious shake.