Wheat-free Rice Waffles with Fruit Sauce

Description

Source: the California Culinary Academy

• Preparation time: 0:40
• Makes about 8 waffles

Ingredients

• safflower oil or cooking spray; to coat waffle iron
• ¾ cup sifted rice flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 eggs - separated
• 1 cup non-fat milk
• ¼ cup safflower oil
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 2 teaspoon date sugar or maple syrup
• 2 teaspoon arrowroot powder
• 1 cup (or more) nonfat yogurt, plain

Directions

1. Preheat waffle iron and lightly brush with safflower oil.
2. In a medium bowl combine rice flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl combine honey, egg yolks, milk, the ¼ cup safflower oil, and rice.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Combine dry and wet ingredients, then fold in egg whites.
6. Preheat oven to 200°F.
7. Cook waffles, one at a time, keeping them warm in the oven on a heatproof platter.
8. In a small saucepan combine strawberries, date sugar, and arrowroot.
9. Cook over medium-high heat until thick.
10. Let cool slightly, then mix with yogurt.
11. Pour strawberry sauce over warm waffles and serve.