Pancakes From Around The World

[via Dinner with Julie]

When I think of pancakes, I think of a flattened sweet or savory cake with various fillings and toppings, combined with batter that is cooked in a pan and then smothered in maple syrup. That was until I bumped into this article by Buzzfeed displaying a variation of pancakes from... around the world! A simple flat cake can be incorporated into many different cultures and they look incredibly tasty.

Here are my top 5 pancakes from this list:

US & Canada: Buttermilk Pancakes

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China: cong you bing or Scallion Pancakes

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Chewy, flaky, and savory and often served with a dipping sauce.

France: Crêpes

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Sweet or savory with a variety of toppings or fillings personalized for you.

Japan: Okonomoyaki

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Savory pancakes filled with whatever ingredients you desire (cabbage, pork belly, octopus, squid, the list is endless!). The name is derived from Okonomi, meaning "what you want" and yaki meaning" grilled".

Netherlands: Pannenkoeken or Dutch Baby 

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Sweet souffléd pancake often baked in a large pan and topped with sugar and fruits.