Learn how to make Crepes (and stuff 'em with grilled food!)

I'll bet you're wondering why I've got a page about making crepes on tasteofBBQ.

It's simple, in a moment of inspiration I wondered if grilled shish kebabs would make good crepe filling recipes.

OK, so I don't get out much, but the answer is YES, they DO!

I already knew how to make a great kebab recipe, all I had to do was learn how to make crepes.

What I discovered is that making crepes is probably one of the easiest things there is to do in the kitchen.

Imagine, a nice soft fluffy crepe wrapped around tangy Mango Curry Grilled Chicken kebabs.

Or how about using Spicy Thai Shrimp like the picture below as one of your new crepe filling recipes?

I've recently done both and the results are fantastic. Crepes are so much more softer and flexible then flour tortilla wraps and they don't tear as easily.

Just wrap the crepe around the grilled shish kabob, pull out the skewer and your done!

Once you learn how easy it is to actually make crepes then you'll want to experiment with different spiced batter flavors and crepe fillings.

Here's a few simple tips for making crepes:

You don't need any special equipment, an 8" teflon coated pan is pretty much it.

A blender really helps when making the crepe batter but you can mix the batter by hand if you have to.

Crepes don't need to be a perfect shape or perfectly thin. Really, you may mess up the first couple but so what, their cheap.

Let the batter "rest" in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before using to let it settle. This helps the gluten in the flour develop and prevents tearing after they're cooked. 

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Makes 12 Crepes

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

Direct Heat: Medium stove setting #5 or #6

Note: let the crepe batter rest at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before using

What you'll need:

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

3 eggs

3/4 cup milk

3/4 cup water (see tip below)

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons melted butter

This makes about 3 cups of batter. Each crepe uses 1/4 cup of batter.

Tip: instead of water try ginger-ale, club soda or beer instead.

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Step 1:
In a blender add the eggs, milk, water and salt.

Blend about a minute until smooth.

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Step 2:
Remove the blender lid (or lid access cover) and slowly sift or shake the flour into the wet ingredients with the blender running on medium-low.

Add the melted butter.

Replace the lid and turn the blender speed up again.

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Step 3:
If necessary, stop the blender and with a soft spatula push any batter that isn't mixing down into the blender.

Continue blending until the batter is nice and smooth like this picture.

When you're happy with it, put the batter in the refrigerator at least an hour before using.

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Step 4:
Heat an 8" non-stick teflon pan to medium on the stove, usually #5 or #6 on your stove (or BBQ side burner).

When the pan is hot, pour in 1/4 cup of batter.

Immediately lift the pan and begin to gently swirl it so the batter coats the entire bottom of the pan.

It's not necessary to have the batter come up the edges of the pan.

And it doesn't have to be perfect - it gets better with practice!

Place the pan back on the heat and let the batter cook about a minute.

Watch how the batter changes from a shiny moist appearance to a dull appearance, that means it's cooking perfectly.

You may also notice a faint lace pattern developing on the underside of the crepe.

With a soft rubber spatula gently begin to lift the edges of the crepe slightly around the perimeter.

You should be able to make the crepe slide in the pan.

Flip the crepe over with the spatula or just your hands.

Let the crepe cook another 20 to 30 seconds until the underside looks to be browning very slightly.

Remove the crepe from the pan and put on a plate in the oven (set to very low, 200F) with the other crepes you've made until your ready to use them.

Now it's time to get creative with crepe filling recipes.

Here's some Mango Curry Chicken Kabobs I stuffed the crepes with recently.

And here's another look at the fantastic seafood crepes I made using the Spicy Thai Barbeque Shrimp kebabs recipe.

Look around tasteofBBQ for other crepe filling recipes (like these Beer basted grilled sausages or this Marinated Pork Tenderloin recipe.)

You could even try making this Steak Fajita recipe with crepes instead of flour tortillas.

Most importantly, making crepes is fun - so have fun!

This is a great idea when you're having a smaller less formal dinner party.

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Bruschetta recipe stuffed in a Crepe	Chicken Kofta Kebab recipe	Honey Garlic Shrimp Kebab recipe

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