Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (15g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp culinary-grade matcha powder
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions:

  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder.
  3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg yolk, vegetable oil, lemon zest, and grated ginger.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined; the batter may be lumpy.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into the pancake batter until no white streaks remain.
  6. Preheat skillet on medium heat. Pour batter (about ¼ cup) onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 mins); flip and cook until golden brown.
  7. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, grated ginger, and lemon juice; mix well.
  8. Stack pancakes, drizzle with maple ginger sauce, and serve warm.