Hercules Oat Pancakes with Prunes

1. 1 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.88 120 ml
2. 2 Rolled oatspack 400 g ≈ $2.60 50 g
3. 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 0.5 pcs
4. 4 Sugar 9 g
5. 5 Prunespack 200 g ≈ $3.50 25 g
6. 6 Baking soda 2 g
7. 7 Sunflower oil 8 ml
8. 8 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 8 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Pour boiling water over the prunes⁵ and let steep for 5 minutes.

2. Drain the water, then slice the prunes⁵ into thin strips.

3. Pour hot milk¹ over the oat flakes, stir, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.

4. Whisk the egg in a bowl with the sour⁸ cream, baking soda, and sugar until smooth.

5. Combine the egg mixture with the softened oats, then fold in the prunes⁵ and mix well.

6. Heat a skillet with oil over medium heat, spoon the batter into the pan, and fry the pancakes for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.