This mushroom and spinach crepes are always a ht in my family and even my kid loves it. Barely takes 15 minutes to make if I prepare the crepes simultaneously.
What are Crepes
Crepes are very thin pancakes that are versatile and make a perfect blank canvas to add your choice of filling, sweet or savory! The combination of mushroom and spinach always works for me. It goes on my pizza, pasta and crepes too. I had mentioned about my first experience with crepes in one of my last posts. It’s funny how I travelled to France but discovered the love for crepes in Bangkok!
Ingredients for Crepes:
eggbuttermilksugarsaltflour
Do you need crepe pan to make crepes?
NO! I am not an expert in making crepes and I don’t even have one of those expensive crepe pans. But, I do manage to make it quite delicious in a skillet.
The key to a good crepe is the batter. It needs to be really smooth, no lumps and runny. I would suggest using a blender to prepare the batter instead of a hand whisk.
Resting the batter:
Although it is not absolutely required to rest the batter, but it’s highly recommended. Most recipes that calls for a batter also mention the extra resting period. There is science behind it and you can read it over here. As the batter rests, the bubbles disappear, giving a smoother finish to the crepes and the delicate texture. You can also make the batter in advance and let it rest overnight in the refrigerator.
Mushroom and Spinach Filling:
The Mushroom and Spinach filling is super easy and quick. I used tomato-chicken bouillon for the flavor but you can always use chicken/veg or mushroom bullion. The bullion just helps in adding heaps of flavor without putting any extra effort. However, you can completely avoid the stock or bullion and add just any spice mix of your choice.
REMEMBER to brown the mushroom in little butter for best flavor and texture. Watch the video to understand better!
This entire dish may sound like a lot of work but it’s actually not. If you get the hang of making crepes, you will make it more often than you can even imagine.
