Ingredients
Method
Prep the flowers and dough
- Rinse the edible flower petals gently in cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off any green stem or bitter white base.
- Whisk the glutinous rice flour and salt together in a mixing bowl. Pour in the boiling water gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Once the dough is cool enough to handle, knead it in the bowl for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth, like soft playdough. Cover with a damp towel and rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces, about 25 g each. Roll into balls, then flatten each into a disk 6 cm / 2.5 inches wide and 5 mm thick.
Pan-fry and finish with syrup
- Heat the 26 cm / 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low. Add 1 tsp of oil and swirl to coat.
- Place 3 to 4 dough disks in the skillet at a time, leaving space between them. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the bottom turns golden in spots and slightly translucent.
- Flip each pancake, then immediately press 2 to 3 flower petals onto the just-flipped top while it's still soft, so they stick.
- Cook 1 to 2 more minutes until the petal side sets, the pancake is cooked through, and the edges are lightly crisp. Transfer to a plate.
- Wipe the skillet clean and add fresh oil for each new batch. Repeat with the remaining dough disks and petals.
- Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir for about 1 minute until loosely blended; don't let it boil.
- Drizzle the warm honey syrup over the pancakes just before serving, or serve it on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use pesticide-free flowers only; florist flowers may contain chemical treatments.
- Rest dough 10 minutes covered before shaping for easier handling.
- Fry in small batches so pan heat stays even.
- Add petals immediately after flipping while the top is still soft.
