Thinking of it

It was Day 10 of MCO.

I woke up around 7am. Outside weather was so good. Sunny and breezy. Hubby suggested for a morning walk in our neighbourhood. Day 9 was spent at home the whole day as it was raining none stop that day. 

With such nice weather on Day 10, we went for an hour walk. There was a little stretch of undeveloped houses (next phase) in our area so we had a walk there. We don't go out from our gated neighbourhood so it was fine.

Few weeks ago, we saw a tree with pitcher's plant creeping on it. It was still there but most pitchers had died off. These photos were taken few weeks ago when all were still nice and green. 

Among the tall grasses, we also saw some wild orchids. Pretty, little blooms. We couldn't resist not to take photos of them. 

We bumped into our elderly couple neighbours who also took a walk at the deserted stretch. The couple used to walk even earlier than us. Friendly uncle and aunt. 

After our morning exercise, we walked back to our house. We took our shower and then prepared breakfast for everyone. By then, the kids were up. 

While walking earlier, I thought of making something that I haven't make for a long time. Didn't know why, I was thinking of it out of sudden. Long beans with dried prawns pancakes. 

I grew up eating this pancake. My mun cooked it quite often as my dad loves it so much. Since it has been ages that I had that, I was thinking of making it for breakfast that morning. We had some strands of long beans at home so I better used them up for the pancakes. 

This recipe make 6 medium sized pancakes. 

Ingredients:

3 strands of long beans, chopped

Dried prawns, about 3 tbsp, chopped 

1 to 1.5 cups of wheat flour

1 egg

Water

Salt, pepper and light soy sauce for seasoning

Cooking oil for fying

Methods:

1. This step is optional. I fry the long beans and dried prawns in a heated oil in a pan till fragrant. Dish out. 

2. In a mixing bowl, add in flour, egg, salt, pepper, light soy sauce and some water. Add in the long beans and dried prawns and stir to mix till you reach a consistent batter. Add water bit by bit if too dry.  Mix well. 

3. In a pan, heat up some cooking oil. Under low heat, scoop the batter with a soup ladle into the pan. 

4. Only turn the pancake over when the bottom is well cooked. Quickly with spatula, press the pancake to makevit thinner. Keep on pressing the sides and middle. 

5. Turn over and continue to press the pancake. Fry till both sides are golden brown. 

6. Drain with kitchen paper towel. Continue with the remaining batter. 

Serve with your favourite dipping sauce. My dad likes it with light soy sauce. I could eat it just like that!! 

Enjoy this warm, homey long bean pancake at the comfort of your home!!