Italian Fried Thin Pancake 意式炸薄餅

A fusion dish combining Italian and Hong Kong cuisine elements. Thin crispy fried crepes served as a base topped with Italian cured ham, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, and basil with a balsamic glaze.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 2 whole Eggs
• 150g All-purpose flour
• 300ml Whole milk
• 50ml Olive oil
• 5g Salt
• 2g Black pepper
• 150g Prosciutto ham slices
• 200g Fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 whole Large tomatoes
• 20g Fresh basil leaves
• 30g Fresh arugula
• 50ml Balsamic vinegar
• 10g Butter for cooking

Steps

1. Whisk together eggs, flour, milk, olive oil, salt and black pepper until smooth batter forms. Let rest for 10 minutes.
2. Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan, tilting to spread evenly.
3. Cook crepe for 2 minutes until light golden, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat for remaining batter.
4. Slice tomatoes thinly. Tear mozzarella into pieces.
5. Reduce balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until it thickens into a glaze, about 5 minutes.
6. Place a crepe on a plate. Layer with prosciutto ham, mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves.
7. Top with fresh arugula and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately while warm.

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