Lace pancakes with poached plums and cardamom scented cream

For the poached plums, place the water in a pot, add the star anise, salt and sugar then bring to a simmer over a high heat, and add the plums.

Simmer over a low heat for 20 minutes until the plums are tender, remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.

For the lace pancakes: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a measuring jug; whisk together the eggs, water, milk, lemon juice or vinegar and sunflower oil.

Make a hole in the middle of the dry ingredients, using a spoon. Pour the egg mixture into the middle and using a whisk, bring the dry and liquid ingredients together until the mixture is smooth.

Leave batter to stand for 20-30 minutes before using. (If the batter thickens too much; add extra Clover milk.)

Add the pancake mixture to a squeeze bottle with a narrow opening. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Squeeze some pancake mix into pan in a lacy pattern and fry for 2-3 minutes on either side until golden brown.

Repeat this until all the mixture is used up,

To serve, whip the cream with the sugar and cardamom until soft peaks, then serve with warm pancakes and poached plums.