Breakfast

Soft Corn Pancakes

Name: Soft Corn Pancakes
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 ear Tender Corn; 1 Egg; 70g All-Purpose Flour; 1 Carrot; As needed Green Onion; To taste Salt; As needed Water; As needed Cooking Oil

These soft and fluffy corn pancakes combine sweet tender corn, carrots, and green onions in a simple batter. Pan-fried until golden on both sides, they make a nutritious breakfast, snack, or light meal with a naturally sweet and savory flavor.

Total: 30 minutes

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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine: Chinese
Category: Breakfast
Method: Breakfast
Total Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Main Ingredient: ear Tender Corn

About This Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Ready in about 30 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
Helpful for practicing timing, heat control, and the order of adding ingredients.
Uses eggs in an approachable way with simple, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
Gives the dish a clear savory and sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

1 ear Tender Corn
1 Egg
70g All-Purpose Flour
1 Carrot
As needed Green Onion
To taste Salt
As needed Water
As needed Cooking Oil

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.

ear Tender Corn

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Egg

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

All-Purpose Flour

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Carrot

Vegetables bring texture and freshness; cut them evenly so they cook or ferment at a similar pace.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1
Prepare all ingredients.
Step 2
Peel and wash the carrot, then shred it finely.
Step 3
Remove the corn kernels from the cob and rinse them well.
Step 4
Crack the egg into a large mixing bowl.
Step 5
Add the shredded carrot and corn kernels to the egg.
Step 6
Add the flour and mix until combined. If the batter is too thick, gradually add a little water until it reaches a spoonable consistency.
Step 7
Season with salt and stir in chopped green onions.
Step 8
Prepare a spoon for portioning the batter.
Step 9
Lightly oil a non-stick skillet. Spoon portions of the batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
Step 10
Cook over medium-low heat until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until fully cooked and lightly golden.
Step 11
Serve warm and enjoy.

Cooking Tips

Use very tender sweet corn for the best texture and natural sweetness. Add flour gradually and avoid making the batter too dry. If needed, add a small amount of water to adjust the consistency. Cook over medium-low heat to ensure the pancakes cook through without burning.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

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Ingredients

1 ear Tender Corn
1 Egg
70g All-Purpose Flour
1 Carrot
As needed Green Onion
To taste Salt
As needed Water
As needed Cooking Oil

Method

Prepare all ingredients.
Peel and wash the carrot, then shred it finely.
Remove the corn kernels from the cob and rinse them well.
Crack the egg into a large mixing bowl.
Add the shredded carrot and corn kernels to the egg.
Add the flour and mix until combined. If the batter is too thick, gradually add a little water until it reaches a spoonable consistency.
Season with salt and stir in chopped green onions.
Prepare a spoon for portioning the batter.
Lightly oil a non-stick skillet. Spoon portions of the batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
Cook over medium-low heat until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until fully cooked and lightly golden.
Serve warm and enjoy.