Cyril Lignac Transforms Humble Spaghetti Squash into Crispy Tandoori Pancakes
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Paris, France – Celebrity chef Cyril Lignac showcased an innovative recipe on the october 11th episode of Tous en cuisine, elevating the often-overlooked spaghetti squash into savory, golden-brown pancakes infused with aromatic tandoori spices. The dish, designed for four servings, offers a flavorful and visually appealing choice to conventional pancakes, capitalizing on seasonal produce and simple techniques.
Lignac’s recipe arrives as home cooks increasingly seek versatile methods for utilizing vegetables and minimizing food waste. The dish’s core relies on repurposing the spaghetti squash pulp-typically discarded after seeding-into a cohesive pancake batter. This approach not only reduces kitchen scraps but also delivers a unique textural experience, blending the delicate strands of squash with a crispy parmesan crust.
Ingredients & Tools
The recipe calls for a single spaghetti squash (approximately 600-800g of pulp after cooking), 160g of flour, two eggs, one tablespoon of tandoori spice blend, 100g of grated parmesan cheese, and three handfuls of rocket (arugula). A 125g ball of burrata cheese completes the dish, providing a creamy counterpoint to the spiced pancake. Essential tools include a 24cm diameter pan, a salad bowl and spatula, a serving dish, a cutting board, and a chef’s knife.
Planning: A Three-Step Process
Lignac’s method unfolds in three straightforward stages. First, the cooked spaghetti squash pulp is combined with flour, eggs, tandoori spices, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Next, a pan is heated with olive oil, lightly dusted with parmesan, and the squash mixture is poured in, topped with additional parmesan and a drizzle of oil.The pancake is cooked until golden brown on both sides-approximately 10 minutes per side. the finished pancake is served with a generous spoonful of burrata and a scattering of olive oil-dressed rocket leaves.
The full recipe, and related anti-waste cooking ideas, can be found on Actu.m6.fr.
