Shrove Tuesday, also known as “Pancake Day”, “Mardi Gras”, “Fat Tuesday” or simply Tuesday 9th February 2016… is only around the corner!
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Those with a sweeter tooth should skip straight to dessert, where the chefs will be creating a crêpe topped with orange butter sauce and marmalade.
The Sportsman’s Arms in Zayed Sports City will serve pancakes all day long to celebrate Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday – aka Pancake Day – falls the day before Lent begins, and in the United Kingdom that means supermarkets are ordering in extra lemon juice, recipe websites are full of exciting new twists on a classic, and your Instagram feed is full of photos of delicious-looking pancakes.
Pancakes are now forever associated with Shrove Tuesday as it is a sort of all-in-one way of using up some fatty foods before Lent.
While thin, crepe-like pancakes seem to be the most popular type to make on the occasion, a thicker batter can make a nice change.
3 …and that’s why we eat pancakes on Pancake DayThe Lent fast traditionally omits rich foods or those that would give pleasure in favour of plain food.
If that hasn’t set your heart (and stomach) aflutter, try out the toppings on The Collaroy’s signature pancakes – ricotta, fresh fruit, jam, honeycomb and maple syrup.
However, that doesn’t stop loads of us getting pancake mix (or making your own, if you can be bothered!) and flipping some pancakes!
These Malaysian pancakes get their bright green colour from pandan leaves, and sit somewhere in-between sweet and savoury.
When is Pancake Day 2016?
This southern spectacular is the ultimate pancake celebration.
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We’ve taken the stress out of cooking the ideal pancake. The banana-egg mixture can be more delicate than traditional pancake batter so be careful when flipping.
