Ube Mochi Chewy Purple Pancakes (Printable version)
Chewy purple pancakes combining nutty ube sweetness with mochi's addictive texture. Ideal for breakfast or brunch.
# Ingredient list:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
02 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 1/2 cup ube halaya (ube jam)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
11 - Sweetened condensed milk
12 - Fresh fruit (mango slices, berries)
13 - Toasted coconut flakes
14 - Maple syrup
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together sweet rice flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine milk, ube halaya, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until smooth and the ube is fully incorporated into the mixture.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. The batter will be thick and slightly sticky.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter.
05 - Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Gently spread into a round shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chewy mochi texture makes regular pancakes feel completely ordinary afterward
- That gorgeous purple color makes breakfast feel like a celebration
- Ube flavor is this perfect blend of nutty, vanilla, and barely-there sweetness
02 -
- The batter will look thicker than you expect, and that is exactly right for the mochi texture
- Low and slow cooking prevents burning while allowing the inside to cook through completely
- These are best eaten immediately because the chewy texture changes as they cool
03 -
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of ube extract if you want a more intense purple color and flavor
- Use a light touch when spreading the batter or they will become dense instead of fluffy chewy