Rice Cakes With Macerated Fruits: A Gluten-free Recipe

Rice cakes with macerated fruits are one of those gluten-free pastry recipes. As we well know, many people look for this type of preparation, since they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Fortunately, we find ourselves with more and more options.

In this case, we propose a nutritious and healthy recipe that does not contain refined flours. Instead, ingredients such as rice flour are used, known as a functional ingredient. How to make the recipe? What else do you need? We will detail it below.

How can this dessert be made without gluten?

The star ingredient that makes this dessert possible is rice flour, an ideal substitute for making sweets that are usually prepared with regular wheat flours.

As highlighted by research published in the Journal of Research in Medical Science s, rice flour has low levels of protein, sodium, fat and fiber and contains high amounts of easily digestible carbohydrates. Therefore, it is an ideal ingredient to prepare gluten-free products.

On the other hand, different macerated fruits are used that provide extra flavor and nutrients. Although it is a dessert that contains sugar, its moderate consumption should not be a cause for concern. Overall, it’s a perfect dessert to quench sweet cravings without regrets.

Learn the preparation of rice cakes with macerated fruits

Now, it only remains for you to discover all the steps and procedures that you will need to make this recipe yourself. You will notice that it will not take too much time and that the flavor in each bite will make you even repeat this preparation of rice cakes with macerated fruits.

Can I use any type of fruit?

In theory, yes. However, it is better and recommended that in the recipe for rice cakes with macerated fruits, you choose and use the “berry” type. That is: strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries. These,  when heated, fuse better and have a lot of sucrose in their composition.

In addition, berries are rich in antioxidants. There is sufficient scientific evidence to affirm that these foods are capable of reducing the risk of developing complex pathologies in the medium term.

However, if for example you want to add peaches, bananas or another fruit with high sugar content, such as fig or kiwi, it would also be good. You would just have to modify the procedures a little and adapt them for the purpose you want.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of rice flour (150 g).
• 1 pinch of baking powder.
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (30 g).
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml).
• 1 egg.
• 6 strawberries
• 1 pear
• 6 raspberries.
• 6 blackberries.
• 2 tablespoons of Modena vinegar (30 ml).
• ¼ cup of water (62 ml).
• 2 scoops of mandarin ice cream.

Preparation of rice cakes with macerated fruits

1. Start by mixing the flour with the baking powder in a medium bowl.
2. Next, in another bowl put the eggs, sugar, vanilla and oil and mix everything very well.
3. As soon as you notice that the ingredients have been well integrated, add the flour with the baking powder and stir until you get a homogeneous dough.
4. Have a heat-resistant mold on hand and pour the mixture into it.
5. Set the oven temperature at 170ºC and insert the mold.
6. Bake in 15-20 minute intervals.
7. Now it is the turn to prepare the caramel that will go on top of the rice cakes.
8. Put a frying pan over medium heat and add the following ingredients: balsamic vinegar, water and brown sugar.
9. Then, chop all the fruits, no more than 7 centimeters per piece.
10. Next, pour the caramel on top of the fruit pieces and let it rest.
11. To finish, cut and serve the cake into squares. Place the fruits marinated with the caramel on top and then add a scoop of mandarin ice cream.

Prepare rice cakes at home

Do you dare to make this dessert at home? As you can see, it is a healthy recipe that you can eat without fear of gluten intolerance symptoms. It is even ideal if you just want to take care of your diet a little more. Just make sure to eat it in small portions.