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Jiggly Japanese Soufflé Pancakes for Quick Breakfast Ideas

Ever stood in your kitchen on a sleepy morning, craving something fluffy and fun? I have—and trust me, these jiggly Japanese soufflé pancakes deliver. They’re like little clouds of joy you can eat, perfect for those quick breakfast ideas that still feel indulgent. I first tried these on a trip to Osaka, and the moment my fork cut through that tall, wobbly stack, I knew I had to recreate them. What I didn’t expect? How easy it would be. With a few pantry staples and a bit of steam magic, you’ll have a breakfast that’s somewhere between a pancake and a pillow. These pancakes aren’t your usual flat diner-style flapjacks. Nope. They rise up like soufflés—hence the name—and jiggle like they're auditioning for a dessert dance contest. If you’ve been searching for a japanese pancakes fluffy recipe easy enough to make on a weekday, you’re in the right place. Think of this as part of your expanding list of japanese recipe ideas, especially if you're diving into japanese breakfast recipes for the first time. They’ve also got a bonus: thanks to the eggs and milk, they pack a sneaky punch of protein. So if you’ve been on the hunt for fluffy protein pancakes or new breakfast ideas that don’t come from a box, this one's worth flipping over.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Breakfast Ideas, Fluffy Protein Pancakes, japanese breakfast recipes, japanese pancakes fluffy recipe easy, japanese recipe ideas, quick breakfast ideas
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cake flour (or all-purpose in a pinch)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Oil, for greasing the pan
  • Water, for steaming

Instructions

  1. Separate the eggs and place the whites in a clean bowl. Keep the yolks in another bowl.
  2. Whisk the yolks with milk and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Sift the flour and baking powder into the yolk mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  4. Beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold the meringue into the yolk batter in three additions, keeping as much air in as possible.
  6. Preheat a nonstick pan over the lowest heat and lightly oil it.
  7. Scoop tall mounds of batter onto the pan using a spoon or piping bag. Add a teaspoon of water around the pancakes and cover with a lid.
  8. Steam-cook for 6–7 minutes, then gently flip and steam the other side for another 5–6 minutes until golden and jiggly.
  9. Serve warm with butter, syrup, berries, or whipped cream—whatever makes you happy.