Savory mung bean pancakes are dishes in both Korean and Indian cuisines . So really what makes this actor's recipe unique isn't his secret ingredient, it's the fact that his mung bean pancakes are made to be sweet — they contain dates and were served with syrup. Still, based on the reactions from his kids, we'd definitely try it. You can too, by checking out the full recipe on People.com . No word yet on how these flapjacks would compare to those of the other celebs who've share their recipes (Jimmy Kimmel still wins for presentation), but James Van Der Beek's kids look satisfied in the Instagram photos.