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Gluten-Free Syrniki (Russian Cheese Pancakes) recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Syrniki (Russian Cheese Pancakes)

A classic Russian breakfast or snack made gluten-free using rice flour. These syrniki are light, fluffy, and perfect with sour cream or jam.

25m4 servings
Contains dairyContains eggWHEAT-free
220 cal|15g protein|18g carbs|10g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Farmer's Cheese (Tvorog)
  • 1/4 cup Rice Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Oil (for frying)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine the farmer's cheese, rice flour, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
  2. 2Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  3. 3Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, forming small pancakes.
  4. 4Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. 5Serve warm with sour cream, jam, or fresh fruit.

Substitutions

Wheat Flour → Rice Flour

Provides structure and cohesion in the pancakes.

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