Back in 2012 I spent the winter season in an idyllic little village in Bavaria, a region in southern Germany. Bavaria is known to be rather conservative and traditional, something which can be noticed in everything from the many traditional outfits you see people wearing on the streets to their cuisine.

A popular traditional treat in Bavaria is Kaiserschmarrn, an Austro-Bavarian torn pancake which has its name from the Austrian emperor Kaiser Franz Joseph I of Austria, who was very fond of this kind of fluffy shredded pancake.

The original Kaiserschmarrn recipe calls for eggs, but I’ve created a vegan version that is just as tasty as the original, and you can’t tell at all that there are no eggs in this dish – enjoy!