Soul Food Pancakes with Plantains

01Method

1. 1

   Warm a tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and sauté the plantain pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk the egg until fluffy. Mix in the evaporated milk and melted margarine, then add the flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the batter is smooth, then gently fold in the cooked plantains.

3. 3

   Melt a small amount of butter on a heavy griddle or frying pan over medium heat. The surface is ready when a few drops of water bead up and roll around. Pour about a quarter cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles appear across the top and the edges look set, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until browned, another 2 to 3 minutes. Continue with the remaining batter.