In the world of matcha recipes, pancakes stand out for their versatility, their visual appeal and their ability to work equally well in sweet dishes and more sophisticated creations. This recipe for Matcha Pancakes is designed for culinary professionals—chefs, pastry chefs and bakery staff—who wish to incorporate matcha with technical precision, a balanced flavour profile and a light, airy texture.

Matcha not only provides a natural green color, but also vegetal notes and a slight bitterness that, when well worked, elevates any preparation. In this recipe, the goal is to achieve airy pancakes, with structure and a clean aromatic profile, where matcha is the protagonist without saturating the whole. To achieve this , Martin Lippo uses a siphon for mixing.

Presentation ideas for matcha pancakes

Matcha recipes offer great creative potential in plating. These pancakes allow multiple reinterpretations.

Sweet options

• Lightly sweetened whipped cream + berries.
• Whipped white chocolate ganache (balances bitterness)
• Maple syrup or soft floral honey.
• Creamy yogurt with citrus.
• Fruit compote with low sugar content.

More gastronomic options

• Fresh whipped cheese + mild olive oil
• Toasted nuts + saline touch
• Light vegetable creams (such as pumpkin or coconut)

Professional advice:
Avoid excessively intense flavors (coffee, dark chocolate high in cocoa) that mask the matcha profile.