Prepare the fruits: wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut the larger ones in half; peel the rhubarb thinly (if the stalks have tough fibers) and cut into pieces about 2 cm. It is important that the pieces are similar in size so they cook evenly.
Description
Delicate rice flour pancakes filled with seasonal strawberry and rhubarb filling. The batter is lighter than traditional pancake batter, making it a perfect match for fresh, slightly tart fruits. The dish combines Polish spring flavors — sweet strawberries and tangy rhubarb — with the velvety texture of pancakes. Serve warm with a dollop of cottage cheese or a spoonful of thick cream, sprinkled with powdered sugar or crunchy nuts. It’s a light dessert, visually striking (the intense red of the fruits against the pale pancakes) and great for a family afternoon in the spring-summer season.
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (13)
- Rice flour 250 g
- Milk 500 ml
- Chicken egg 2 szt. (~120 g)
- Sugar 30 g
- Vanilla sugar 8 g
- Butter 30 g
- Strawberry 400 g
- Rhubarb 300 g
- Cornstarch 10 g
- Lemon juice 20 ml
- 🌿 Przyprawy
- Salt 1 g
- ✨ Opcjonalne
- Cottage cheese 200 g
- Powdered sugar 20 g
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Preparation steps
Filling
Pour the strawberries and rhubarb into a medium saucepan with a thick bottom. Add 60 g of sugar (from the total amount of sugar used in the recipe — you'll save the rest for the dough), pour in the lemon juice, and set over medium heat. Heat, stirring with a wooden spoon every 1-2 minutes, until the fruit releases its juice and the rhubarb softens — about 6-8 minutes.
Dissolve the cold cornstarch in 30 ml of cold water (or a few tablespoons of cold lemon juice) to create a smooth slurry. Gradually pour the slurry into the hot fruit while stirring vigorously, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Taste and sweeten if necessary, especially if the fruit is very sour.
Transfer the finished filling to a wide dish and set aside to cool slightly (about 10-15 minutes). The mixture should be warm, thick, and shiny — it will thicken a bit more as it cools.
Cake
Prepare the dough: sift the rice flour into a large bowl, add the remaining sugar (30 g already used for the filling, so add the remaining 30 g here), vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon.
In a separate jug, whisk the eggs with the milk using a fork or a whisk. Pour about 1/3 of the liquid into the dry ingredients and mix vigorously with a fork or whisk to create a thick, uniform paste. Gradually pour in the remaining milk, stirring to avoid lumps — the final consistency should be thin and runny (like 12% cream). Finally, add 15 g of melted, slightly cooled butter and mix.
Set the dough aside for 10-15 minutes at room temperature. This will allow the rice flour to swell, making the dough more elastic and easier to fry.
Frying
Heat a 24-26 cm skillet over medium heat. Before the first pancake, pour a small amount of butter (about 5 g) into the skillet and spread it with a brush or paper towel, leaving a thin layer of fat. If you are using a non-stick skillet, you may need less fat.
Pour portions of batter with a ladle (about 80-100 ml for one pancake) into the center of the pan and immediately swirl it around so the batter spreads thinly and evenly. Cook the first side for 1.5-2 minutes until the edges start to lift slightly and the top is no longer raw. Flip with a spatula and cook the second side for 30-50 seconds until it is lightly browned.
Assembly
On each warm pancake, place 2-3 tablespoons of warm (not hot) strawberry-rhubarb filling in the center, spreading it lightly while leaving 1-2 cm of free edges. If you are using cottage cheese, spread a thin layer of cottage cheese on the pancake, and then add the fruit. Fold the pancake into a triangle or roll it up.
Serving
Arrange the pancakes on a plate. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving and add a few fresh strawberries for decoration. Serve immediately while they are still slightly warm — the taste and texture are best right after preparation.
Fun Fact
Rice flour has long been used in Asian kitchens for light pancakes and baked goods; in Poland, it is gaining popularity as a gluten-free alternative and gives dishes a more delicate, slightly crumbly texture.
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Tips
Serve the pancakes warm with a dollop of thick natural yogurt or mashed cottage cheese for a contrast of creaminess and tartness. Pair it with a cup of green tea or a light rhubarb mousse. If serving at a party, provide the filling in a separate bowl so guests can help themselves.
Pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in an airtight container; store the filling separately. To reheat, warm the pancakes in a skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or in the oven at 160°C for 5-7 minutes. Do not freeze with the filling — fruits lose their texture.
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