Pancakes with rice and egg
Origin of the recipe
Pancakes with rice and egg are a practical dish with roots in peasant and Soviet cuisine, where economy and filling were prized. Rice, an affordable grain, was often used to reduce costs and increase the volume of fillings, while eggs added protein and bound the mixture. These pancakes were made from leftover rice or by boiling the crumbly rice and mixing it with chopped eggs, onions, and herbs. In pre-revolutionary Russia, these stuffed pancakes were served on Maslenitsa or on weekdays as a standalone dish, and in Soviet times, as a way to add variety to a modest diet. Today, the recipe remains popular due to its simplicity, readily available ingredients, and versatility: pancakes with rice and egg can be eaten as an everyday meal or as part of a Lenten or children's menu (with appropriate adaptations).
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
For pancakes
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Milk
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Eggs
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Flour
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Salt
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Sugar
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Vegetable oil
For the filling
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Rice
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Boiled eggs
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Butter
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Green onions
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Salt
For breading
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Eggs
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Milk
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Breadcrumbs
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Salt
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Whisk
- Plate
- shoulder blade
- deep bowl
- Non-stick frying pan
Step-by-step recipe:
Step 1:
Measure out the required amount of rice and rinse it thoroughly under running water until the water is clear.
Step 2:
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add rice. Cook until done, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 3:
Melt the butter in a frying pan.
Step 4:
Place the cooked rice in the pan and fry for 2–3 minutes to infuse the oil with its flavor. Then transfer to a separate bowl.
Step 5:
While the rice is cooling, finely chop the fresh green onions.
Step 6:
Add the onion to the rice and mix well.
Step 7:
Chop the pre-boiled eggs and combine them with the rice and onion mixture. Mix thoroughly – the filling is ready.
Step 8:
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with milk, a pinch of salt and a small amount of sugar.
Step 9:
Gradually, stirring constantly, add the sifted flour and beat until you get a smooth, homogeneous dough without lumps.
Step 10:
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
Step 11:
Before baking, pour vegetable oil into the dough and mix gently.
Step 12:
Heat a frying pan (preferably non-stick) well.
Step 13:
Pour a portion of the batter, spread it evenly over the surface and fry the pancake until golden brown on both sides.
Step 14:
Transfer the finished pancake to a plate and repeat the process until the batter is gone.
Step 15:
Place a portion of rice filling on each cooled pancake and carefully roll into a tight roll.
Step 16:
In one bowl, beat the egg with milk and a pinch of salt, in another, add breadcrumbs (or crushed bread crumbs).
Step 17:
First dip each roll in the egg-milk mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs on all sides.
Step 18:
Fry the prepared pancakes in a frying pan with a little oil until golden brown.
Step 19:
Serve the pancakes warm with sour cream, yogurt sauce, or your favorite topping.
Cooking tips:
Use fluffy, cooked rice. Round-grain rice, cooked in a 1:2 ratio (rice:water), is best—it won't be soggy and will blend easily with the egg.
Cool the rice completely before mixing. Hot rice will "cook" the eggs in the filling and make it lumpy—let it cool to room temperature.
Add finely chopped herbs or onions to the filling. Dill, parsley, or green onions will add freshness, while onions will add richness (they can be lightly fried for softness).
Make thick but elastic crepes. Thin crepes can break under the weight of the filling—make the batter slightly thicker than usual, but be sure to bake it thoroughly.
Don't overload the pancake with filling. Layer it sparingly—this will make it easier to roll the pancakes and prevent them from opening up when frying.
Fry the stuffed pancakes in butter or vegetable oil. This will give them a golden crust, enhance the flavor, and make the dish more filling.
Serve warm with sour cream or yogurt. These pancakes are especially delicious hot, with a dollop of sour cream, garlic sauce, or a light vegetable salad.
