How to choose the right frozen pancakes?
Pay attention to the appearance and inscriptions on the packaging. Then look at the color of the pancakes - it should be cream or light yellow; under no circumstances take semi-finished products with brown spots (from frying), as such a product will taste bitter. The surface of a quality product is smooth and without cracks. This applies to visual inspection.
Let's move on to reading the label. Look at the date and expiration date. The pancakes should not contain any preservatives, stabilizers or other unnatural substances. Only adding potato powder is permissible. What is the freezing method? It is very important. If this procedure was a shock (at minus 35 degrees) - this is what you need. The semi-finished product should be stored at a temperature not exceeding minus 18.
There are a wide variety of fillings in pancakes. Everyone has their own preferences. It is important to remember that this filling should not be less than a quarter of the total weight. And it is clear that a quality product cannot have a low price. Now what to do next with frozen pancakes? Here are some of the simplest and most correct ways to fry them.
How to properly fry frozen pancakes in a frying pan?
Take a frying pan. Then heat it over high heat and add a little vegetable or butter. There should be just enough fat to completely cover the bottom. Now reduce the heat to medium and place the pancakes, without defrosting, at some distance from each other. Fry for 5-6 minutes. Then turn it over to the other side and wait the same time. After this, add a little water (2-3 tablespoons) to the pan and cover with a lid. Cook for another 5-7 minutes on the lowest heat. This is to make sure that everything inside will thaw and warm up.
You can pre-defrost pancakes in the microwave by setting the appropriate mode. Then heat the pan. Add any fat you like. After this, fry the semi-finished products for 5 minutes on each side.
How to properly fry frozen pancakes in a slow cooker?
Frozen pancakes can also be fried in multicookers. To do this, set the “Baking” mode. Lay out the semi-finished products. Fry for 7-8 minutes on each side. Do not close the lid. The time can be increased. The main thing is to wait for the formation of a golden brown crust.
It's that simple. Serve hot or cold with or without sour cream. Nutritionists do not recommend eating more than 3 pancakes during the day.
Frozen pancakes can also be fried in multicookers. To do this, set the “Baking” mode. Lay out the semi-finished products. Fry for 7-8 minutes on each side. Do not close the lid. The time can be increased. The main thing is to wait for the formation of a golden brown crust.
