I received the Masterchef cookbook quite a while back and had yet to crack it open. The recipe that I had been anticipating sadly wasn’t there (Poh’s deep fried meringues) but I did see some dishes that I really wanted to cook. I wanted to make these lace pancakes as I adore pancakes in every shape and form and these to me were quite unusual and I was intrigued about their texture.
Poh’s recipe called for it to be served with Chicken rendang and whilst I’m in full support of rendang for breakfast or brunch I didn’t want to deal with making a rendang at the delicate hour of 11am on a Sunday. Don’t get me wrong, if I had some from the night before I would have happily hoed into it with gusto. Leftovers are what get me up in the morning quite honestly. I once knew a girl who proclaimed that she was fervently anti leftovers and each night she threw out whatever wasn’t eaten. I was aghast, ok some things don’t keep (although I’ll give everything a try) but I thought it was not only wasteful but more importantly, you were depriving yourself of an encore of the dish you had the night before.
Some foods are rather good cold too (one exception comes to mind: rice which hardens although it is ok if it has a curry on it) and nothing delights me more than opening up the fridge the next morning and eating the leftovers for lunch. Dare I give you evidence of such next day deliciousness - pizza and fried chicken which even Nigella herself adores cold.
Back to these coconut lace pancakes. They may look a bit fiddly but they are easy to make and take about a minute per pancake to cook once your pan is fully heated. It’s ideal for those that find pancakes perhaps a little on the heavy side as they’re very light. I paired it with a healthy fruit salad with white nectarines and nashi pear and flavoured with honey and ginger which Mr NQN wolfed down and them came back and then hoovered down seconds. I preferred it with some leftover dahl which I had in the fridge. The texture is delicate and light and it is ideal for those who find a pancake breakfast a little too heavy. It also goes well with almost anything like smoked salmon, ham, anything you have. I’d probably call these the leftover pancakes, that is, the pancakes that go well with just about anything, including leftovers from the night before.
So tell me Dear Reader, do you prefer savoury or sweet toppings with pancakes?
Coconut Lace Pancakes
Adapted from the Masterchef Cookbook
Makes approximately 12 pancakes
For Pancakes
- 3/4 cup (105g) plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup (180ml) coconut milk
- oil to grease pan for frying
For White Nectarine & Nashi Pear Salad
- 4 white nectarines cut into small pieces
- 1 large nashi pear cut into batons
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger finely diced
1. Whisk flour, salt, sugar and eggs in a large jug until smooth. Add coconut milk and whisk until the consistency is like that of a pouring cream. Sieve the mixture through a fine sieve. Make a pouring vessel for the batter by cutting a 3mm diameter corner off a small, clean milk or cream carton. If the hole is too small the mixture will not pass through smoothly, if too large, it will pour too quickly resulting in thick pancakes and not the thin lace textured ones pictured. Pour batter into the milk carton.
2. Heat the frypan and add some oil to grease. Pour two circles around the outside to help hold it all together and then in a tight zig zag pattern motion pour a thin stream from one side of the pan to the other reaching the outer circles. Repeat at a right angle so that you form a cross hatch pattern.
3. When the inside appears to be lightly browning, with a thin eggflip, pick up the corner and then flip over the pancake carefully (it will be delicate) to cook on the other side for just a few seconds. Then fold it over and place on a plate to coll slightly where you can then fold it once more into quarters.
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Good morning,
this is one yummy and healthy breakfast i will not refuse in second.
great posting
thanks for sharing
That girl is silly! So many dishes improve with time… *shakes head* And that’s so disappointing about the lack of the deep-friend meringue recipe… though maybe she’s saving it for her own cookbook?
I’m one of those people who stays away from pancakes because even one seems to inflate uncomfortably in my stomach, but these look like a far safer bet! I’m definitely a sweet person for pancakes though – maple syrup or lemon and sugar, please!
Aaah, roti jala, how do I love thee? Always with something savoury, usually a curry (preferably Kapitan chicken). These are traditionally made using a cup with holes in the bottom, swirling the lines of batter over the hot pan. Thanks for the recipe – I’ve never tried to make these at home, but I will now!
Love how the lace pancakes look! I’m not a big fan of leftovers myself but I feel guilty and like a spoiled brat when I throw perfectly good food away.
Also, cold fried chicken – amazing. I’m so glad we agree on that
That is so fun! I love the lace pancakes =D. I like sweet toppings better on pancakes, but will occasionally do savoury for crepes!
Pancakes can be consumed anytime of day for me, depending on what’s sitting alongside. And I know someone who’s anti-leftovers too! A nurse I used to work with who would habitually clear out the work fridge – sometimes someone’s poor lunch for the day would get turfed after being mistaken as unsafe to consume…
I can never decide if I like sweet or savoury so usually have mine with bacon and maple syrup to satisfy both cravings
I was going to ask you how you made those amazing pancakes… and then you showed me… very cool!
In my house we almost always eat a meal twice – if you make good food people are happy to eat it two nights in a row and cooking less often helps me to keep loving it
I like sweet toppings on my pancakes but I hardly ever make them, preferring french toast. I have one piece with salt, pepper and bacon, and the next with maple syrup. A main and dessert at breakfast time 
These look amazing – hardly slothful!
I love your blog
I too have the Masterchef book and will browse it this afternoon for inspiration.
Carly
http://carlyfindlay.blogspot.com
Hmmm..the pancakes look pleasing to the eye, but as I have never had a problem with pancakes being “too heavy” I would probably need to eat ten of these! As for left-overs, I am from the Nigella school of thought, and can happily eat straight from the fridge…but of course I am probably not as elegant as she.
Pancakes, ohh, How I love thee
, made some banana and coconut pancakes for breakfast this morning but didn’t have any as I’m being extremely good!! * everyone cheers *
The family all loved them though and gave a resounding yummy!!
When I do eat them , I can work my way through 4-5 with oodles of pure Canadian maple syrup and fresh whipped cream! Definitely a sweeeeeeeeet tooth!
these look beautiful. i was disappointed that the deep fried meringues weren’t in the masterchef book too.to be honest, i probably couldn’t make them, but they looked wonderful and it would have been interesting to see the recipe!
Oh my – we even have a specific name for leftovers in our house: YMCA’s (Yesterday’s Meal Cooked Again).
Stir fries are great made into Chinese omelettes, tacos turn into nachos for the next night, and leftover pasta meals make great frittatas. Even take away pizza is great the next day – you scrape off the toppings, add a little extra cheese, and put it all into an omelette. Yummo!
Easy peasy, and so budget friendly.
I’m sitting here eating leftover pot pie from last night’s dinner. I love leftovers – they are great on sandwiches if needs be, and the flavours are so much better the next day.
My favourite is lasagne. It is so good cold. I take it to picnics and people think I’m weird until they try it and then it’s like a cold noodle salad but with punch!
Throws out leftovers? That’s terrible!
These look great, and anything with coconut is a winner!
haha, good to see you used Poh’s ad hoc technique in making the lace pancakes too! I prefer the sweet and savoury together as in bacon and maple syrup and anything else you can think of adding, love your combo of nectarine, nashi and ginger, what a perfect summer taste!
Pancakes should definitely be sweet! (for me) This is my kind of breakfast. Thanks for showing the little trick to make this lace pancake – I will experiment with it real soon.
I love pancakes and this recipe looks wonderful. My husband made pancakes this morning with Bisquick, he drained and put into the batter a container of Dole diced peaches. Maple Syrup was our topping. YUM. Just to let you know, we are having a stuffed barbecued turkey tonight and making soup tomorrow. I forget that it is tomorrow there already, as I click on the button to post this comment it is 5:15 pm on Saturday in beautiful Northern California.
ommm nommm nommm.
I like my pancakes any way. As long as someone else makes them. (cooking pancakes is on my list of things I hate like hanging washing and ironing)
How about using one of those squeeze bottles? This is a fantastic idea and one I really will try this week. I’m one who doesn’t like heavy pancakes and looks forward to left overs with passion. This morning I had spicy shrimp and bread, left over (for pictures) and I almost didn’t get a good picture for eating the shrimp. You come up with the coolest things on this blog.
I love apple and cinnamon pancakes, or the ones you get in Thailand – nutella and sliced banana.
I’ve been umming and ahhing about getting this cookbook. Looks delicious served with fresh fruit
Whoa, the girl threw out any leftovers. What a horrible waste. Lace pancakes sure beat the packet mixes sitting in my cupboard
that looks like the malay dish. erm.. roti jala! lovely with curry!!! yummmm
they look so pretty that I am tempted to try doing this next time I make any pancakes
Beautiful Lorraine, utterly beautiful. I love cool foodie stuff, and this just won my heart! What a great idea!
Thgrow leftovers? Gosh, they are the best part of cooking…you always have something waiting for in the fridge the next day!!
I’m the leftover queen! Everything tastes better after they’ve had time to mingle in the fridge.
And great way to serve this ’supposed-to-be-savoury’ pancakes!
What a refreshing combination! I also attempted a similar recipe last month. But because I didn’t have any empty milk carton lying around, I drilled three holes in a soft plastic container and use it as a mould. Works just as fine!
MMMMMMM,… what a tasty & new combination for me!! I never ate lace pancakes,..now, that is how you do it!! I never knew!!
Coconut pancakes are great, and they look pretty made lacy. I like the idea of serving them with fruit salad too!
Sweet toppings with pancakes, always. How could I resist the call of maple syrup?
That said, I have always eaten these lace pancakes (roti jala) with curry, and have never thought or pairing it with something else. I think they normally put some tumeric in these back home as they are always wonderfully yellow.
That looks just brilliant! In Malaysia, we have a savoury pancake that is ‘laced’ (never quite thought about it that way till now!) and rolled up. Its eaten with chook curry or other curries and looks a bit like your pancake. Happy Belated Australia Day!!
the lattice just looks impressive. think there’s less cals? :p
I came here and I couldnt believe my eyes when I saw the lace pancakes. BECAUSE..I just made them and am going o post about them tomorrow!! LOL…
with curry though…of course lovely with syrup or fruit too! theyre beautiful arent they???
That breakfast plate is just plain lovely! <3
Ingenious idea, using that peg! Hahaha! I’d never have thot of that. It’s nice to have pancakes for brekkie … even nicer when they are fancy schmancy lacey ones.
I absolutely LOVE this idea, I thought I was all pancaked out after my stint doing recipes for one of our UK supermarkets (to be posted soon) but this has got me all excited about making them again. Thanks!
these pancakes are pretty! and is that a pink pan I see in one of the pics?
for me, it would have to be sweet pancakes but there’s never really the opportunity to cook them
throwing away leftovers? no, no, no! that’s terrible! sigh.
i think it’s been well-established that i love pancakes of all shapes, sizes, and flavors, but these are unique and dainty and COCONUT, so they automatically move toward the top of my list.
That is a perfect breakfast!!They look incredible.
these look amazing! i will have to try them soon. lately i’ve been obsessively experimenting with waffles.
i like both savory and sweet pancakes. the best pancakes i have ever had in were in amsterdam – both the small puffy kind (poffertjes) and then the large flat crepe like ones with savory fillings.
Beautiful looking pancakes Lorraine! Coconut milk is such a good thing in so many dishes.
A great way to start the day! Those pancakes look lovely!
Cheers,
Rosa
Very pretty, what a lovely breakfast this would make.
These are so pretty and delicate! I love how they’re lighter than regular pancakes (I LOVE regular pancakes but can only eat one or two before feeling like I’ve ingested a full 5-course meal)…this means I could eat more, lol! I like both sweet and savory toppings, but my all-time favorite pancake topping is sauteed fresh cherries.
That’s very creative! Love the presentation.
Ooh great idea pinching the spout of a milk carton, that would have been so much easier to control compared to the contraption that Poh made on masterchef! Looks like it would have made a perfect Sunday brunch!
I love coconut flavoured anything. And these pancakes look fantastic. I am planning on making a coconut rice pudding dish with stonefruit and your recipe reminds me I need to get cracking!
I have been eyeing that recipe off for quite some time but wasnt sure whether or not to give it a go! But now I may just have to try it out. I definately prefer my pancakes sweeter! I was a pancake parlour kid – icecream, hot fudge and sprinkles all the way!
What quaint little pancakes. I love them. These would be perfect for a kitchen tea, baby shower or champagne breakfast with mum and the girls.
I wonder if a gluten free version will work.
Re: Topping – mmm it’s a hard choice, I love avocado, ham and cheese, but can’t really go past strawberries and nutella or bananna, dulce de leche and whipped cream.
So pretty,
My personal faves are:
Strawberry w/ nutella
or
Bananna, Dulce de Leche and Whipped Cream.
I wonder if these would work with a gluten free pancake mix?
Ingenious little trick with the milk carton! I love it…didn’t get to the carrot cake ice cream yet BTW, but I will, I will!
Lovely lacy pancakes! I love the texture!
I’m definitely a sweet toppings sort of gal — but a mix (bacon and maple syrup) works well, too!
These look and sound delicious!!!
I’ve been wanting to try these myself!! They look great! if you want a recipe for the fried meringues – email me. It used to be a common north china dessert, fried meringues with a red bean filling. Most restaurants dont like to serve it now as its too fussy to make.
I will love to have that deep-fried meringue recipe as well.
This lacy pancake is a possibility on Sunday. I can do sweet or savory. Bacon and maple syrup. YUM
The addition of coconut milk to these pretty pancakes is a yummy idea! I’m all about anything sweet, so it’s definitely sweet pancakes for me. xoxo Mum
These pancakes are so pretty! I love sliced bananas on my pancakes, as funny as that sounds.
This is such a cool way to make pancakes! Am definitely going to do this next time I make them =] I must admit, I’ve only ever had plain pancakes…..I’ve never had savoury ones. Although something tells me I really should try savoury ones too!
Hi Arlette-Thankyou so much! I hope you like it!
Hi Hannah-I couldn’t agree more! Yes perhaps she is! I was dying to get that recipe! OH well these are definitely for you then. They’re so light!
Hi Celia-Yes this is a simpler version if you don’t have the equipment
They’re so easy! 
Hi Sean -Thankyou! Hehe really? Ahh I love em!
Oh yes cold fried chicken-sooo good!
Hi Lauren-Thanks so much!
I usually think of sweet toppings when it comes to pancakes 
Hi mlle délicieuse-Ahh of course! Oh no, I would be so mad if my lunch went missing!
Hi sandra-That’s my favourite combo too!
Hi deana-Thankyou so much!
Hi Amy- I couldn’t agree more and some dishes are better the next day (curries etc). Ahh I see there is some definite genius to that!
Hi Anna-hehe I tink they’re about half the weight of a regular pancake!
Hehe I think a satin dressing gown is de rigeur for Nigella style fridge snacking!
Hi Matilda-Ahh good on you! Good to see that you’re sticking to your plan
Mmm Canadian maple syrup!
Hi brussellsprout-Yes what a shame! Yes I would have loved to have seen the recipe
Hi kirgibg-LOL at YMCA! I love it!
They’re all great ideas you have there! 
Hi Emma-I’m so with you! Ahh yes it’s funny what some people think until they try it!
Hi Reemski-I know, what a waste!
Hi Karen-Thankyou so much!
Hi Moya-yes sadly I don’t have a roti jala mold!
Ahh yes bacon and maple syrup and I’ve got a new addition to it-banana! It’s good! 
Hi shirley-You’re more than welcome Shirley!
Hi Darlene-Thankyou so much!That sounds great and stuffed barbecued turkey? How great does that sound!
Hi Kelley-Hehe!
I wish I could get Mr NQN to make some 
Hi Angela-I think that would work-the roti jala mold is like that but with lots of holes at the bottom
Yum that sounds good! 
Aww thankyou so much! 
Hi Iron Chef Shellie-Ahh of course! I haven’t had those in a while!
Hi BuBbles-I know! I was shocked! Thankyou so much!
Hi Tee-Yes it is indeed!
Hi Johanna-Oh you definitely should! It’s the same batter as a crepe batter
Hi deeba-Thanks darling!
I know, a bonus meal! 
Hi Sweets at Vicky’s-Hehe yes mingling!
Thankyou very much!
Hi foodwink-Thankyou!
Oh you are so clever and nifty! 
Hi Sophie -Yes it’s so easy isn’t it!
Thankyou!
Hi Arwen-Thanks so much! Mr NQN loves fruit with everything!
Hi Su-yin-Ahh yes never a better pair was there!
Ahh yes do they use coconut as well? I have noticed them looking more yellow in photos 
HI Dharm-Yes that would be it
Her original recipe was with a chicken curry but I just couldn’t have made a curry at that hour 
Thankyou so much Dharm! 
Hi Fiona-Absolutely! It’s got to have half the cals at least!
Hi zurin-Haha isn’t that funny? What a coincidence and yours look great! They are gorgeous!
Hi Midge-Thankyou so much!
Hi The Little Teochew-I didn’t want to stand there holding it the whole time
Thankyou Ju! 
Hi Sarah-Oh I loved your pancakes! They looked so scrumptious!
Hi Panda-Thankyou! Yes it sure is. I love my pink pan!
Oh no really? Not on weekends?
Hi grace-terrible isn’t it!
Haha Thankyou and you could totally add cinnamon to it I bet! 
Hi Erica-Thanks so much Erica!
Hi clearlytangled-Thankyou! I hope you like them. Mmm waffles are good thing to experiment with! Ooh I love those!
I haven’t tried the flat crepe ones though yet!
Hi yaelian-Thankyou so much Yaelin!
HI Rosa-Thanks!
Hi Heavenly Housewife-Yes even better if someone would make it for me
Hi Faith-Thankyou so much Faith!
yes me too, they keep me full for so long! Yum! I adore cherries too!
Hi pigpigscorner-Thanks very much!
HI Steph-Was it very complicated?
Thanks! Nothing beats a good Sunday brunch 
Hi Sian-Ahh that sounds fabulous! We have so much delicious stonefruit at the moment, it’s wonderful!
Hi Sarah-It was surprisingly easy I have to say!
Mmm yum! 
Hi Miss Marci-Thankyou! Absolutely and they’re lovely and light too! Wow, that’s an interesting one but I can see how creamy avocado and ham and cheese would work nicely together
I’m sure they would if it’s thinned down a bit to be like a crepe batter 
Hi Tenina-Thanks so much!
Hehe no problems at all 
Hi Julie-Thankyou! Mmm yummo, my favourite combo too
Hi Cakelaw-Thankyou!
Hi Winnie-Oh really? I sure will thankyou Winnie!
Hi penny-Yes I think it’s a shame it isn’t in there! YUMMM!
Hi Barbara-Yes it gives it that lil bit extra huh!
xxx
Hi Mary-Thankyou! I can totally believe that and it sounds delish! !
Hi Von-Wonderful! I hope you like them!
Ahh yes I think both are great and definitely worth a try 
And maybe one day, we’ll both get the deep “friend” meringue recipe. *shakes head at self*. Must proof-read better!
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