Mkate Wa Ndizi (zanzibar Banana Pancakes)
Mkate wa Ndizi, also known as Zanzibar Banana Pancakes, is a popular Tanzanian dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. These delicious pancakes are made with ripe bananas and coconut milk, giving them a unique tropical flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, coconut milk, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the pan and spread it out into a circle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Whisk Non-stick pan or griddle Spatula
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Mkate wa Ndizi with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of shredded coconut, or a dollop of yogurt for a delicious tropical treat.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the pancake batter.
Cost
$5