Ingredients

  • 2 medium yellow squash, grated on the medium holes of a box grater and squeezed dry
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 6 tablespoons canola oil
  • Lemon wedges and sour cream, for serving

Method

  • In a medium bowl, combine the squash with the scallions, jalapeno, egg, flour and baking powder and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix gently just to combine.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  • Spoon 3 heaping 1/3-cup mounds of the batter into the skillet and press lightly to flatten them.
  • Cook over moderate heat until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Flip the pancakes, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and cook until golden and crisp, 2 minutes longer.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Repeat with the remaining oil and batter.
  • Serve the pancakes hot with lemon wedges and sour cream.