Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. Sure, they eat other things from time to time too – but just say ‘Kaiserschmarrn’ to any German’s face and it’ll light up a treat. Unless you tell them you’re gonna cook up a batch when they’re just about to leave on a trip for a few days (sorry Kat, I’ll make more when you get back, promise!). Well, that’s if you can say ‘Kaiserschmarrn’ anyway. In English we tend to add an E at the end (Kaiserschmarren), but that doesn’t necessarily help matters. Luckily this delicious dessert pancake is also known by a whole range of other cool names like Emperor’s Pancake, shredded pancake, torn pancake or even Emperor’s Mess. And fit for a king it is. Originally hailing from Southern Germany (Bavaria) and Austria, these pancakes are true dessert material. They were first attributed to the Austrian Kaiser Franz Joseph I, who loved them. And with good reason. Using sugar (yes, we know that’s a bit of a shock coming from us), they’re just delightful. They also only use a little sugar, and as part of a healthy and balanced diet we believe it’s only fair to treat yourself every now and then :). On that note, if you find yourself struggling to hit the right balance, head over here to the 30 Day Healthy Veggie Challenge.
Kaiserschmarren – cooking skills
Right, it’s that time of the recipe to learn a new skill! Whether you’re an old hand or a total kitchen noob, learning how to separate an egg is an important skill to master. It’s surprisingly easy and there are various different way to do it. Take your pick.
First, and most fun – you can use a plastic water bottle to suck up the egg yolk, separating it from the white in the process. Here’s a cool video! Use your hands – let your fingers be the sieve! Easy, but wash your hands well. Use a large slotted spoon that lets the white drip down through the holes. Use a specifically designed utensil. Use the shell to separate the white from the egg – this is the way I’ve always done it in the past, and this wikihow gives a great overview of the various different ways.
