Jalapeno cheddar gluten free eggless waffles
Made using rice flour and tapioca starch, these gluten free, eggless waffles are crispy on the outside, light and airy with a delightfully chewy texture on the inside!
If you like savory waffles, this one’s for you! Jalapeno and cheddar, need I say any more about the taste, they taste heavenly! The texture is amazing too! The outside is crisp and the inside is light and airy. The tapioca starch also gives it a nice chew. The cheddar melts and forms a crispy lace on the sides, so good! Even if you are not gluten free, you should try making these as they may possibly be the best gluten-free waffles out there! Am sure they will become a staple in your home as it is in ours!
While I love cooking, I also like cooking to be effortless and easy! These eggless, gluten free waffles are just that, the batter comes together quickly. It does take 4-5 minutes of cooking time per waffle, but they do not need any babysitting and you can go about with other work while they are cooking!
Do you love sticky rice and the chewy texture of mochi? I do and the texture of these eggless waffles are very similar to that of a Mochi waffle, crispy and chewy. Mochi waffles are made with glutinous rice flour and if that’s not something easily available to you, try these instead!
Ingredients
Tapioca flour/Tapioca starch
Is tapioca starch the same as tapioca flour?
Yes, tapioca starch and tapioca flour both refer to the same product. It is prepared using starch extracted from cassava root. Cassava is called ‘mara genasu’ in Kannada. Tapioca pearls and sabudana are made from tapioca flour/starch.
Tapioca flour vs Cassava flour
While tapioca flour is made from Cassava root, it is not the same as Cassava flour. Tapioca flour is prepared by drying the starch extracted from cassava. Cassava flour on the other hand is the powder prepared using the entire root. Hence cassava flour has higher fiber than tapioca flour.
In North America, tapioca flour/starch is easily available in health food stores, Asian/Indian stores and even online! I haven’t tested this recipe using Cassava flour, if you do, please do drop a comment letting me know how they turned out!
Rice flour
I have used regular rice flour that I always have on hand. I buy mine from the Indian store, but it can be found at any major store.
If you have glutinous rice flour on hand(like Mochiko), you can use that instead of regular rice flour for a more ‘mochi waffle’ texture.
Cheese
Use a good quality natural cheddar for the best flavour. I like to cut the cheese into tiny chunks. Gouda cheese also works well in this recipe. Use dairy free cheese for a vegan version.
Jalapeno
I love using jalapenos as they are the perfect balance of spice and flavour but any kind of fresh green chilli will work, including green bell peppers/capsicum. Be sure to adjust the quantity depending on your liking.
Baking powder
Baking powder makes the waffle light and airy. Be sure to check the use by date on the pack.
Milk
Use dairy free milk for a vegan version. Do check the tips below on
Tips
How to make the perfect waffles on any waffle maker?
I own a very basic waffle maker that I bought from Walmart on Black Friday for $9 a couple of years ago. It does not have any heat control settings, simply plug in and it starts heating up. Needless to say, it certainly does not flip! 🙂 Having had my share of failed waffles, I had given up and stored it away thinking my waffle iron just didn’t work right.
One fine day, I brought it down again and went on a waffle marathon to figure out what I was doing wrong. I realized that I needed to make the batter very thick to make the perfect waffles on my no-flip waffle maker. A thick batter easily comes in contact with heating elements on both top and bottom ensuring that the waffle cooks and browns evenly and has the perfect waffle pockets/ridges on the top as well!
Amount of milk needed
This gluten free waffle batter will soon turn from dry to runny. I have seen that quantity of milk needed may differ with different brands of flour used. Measuring flours by volume can also lead to inconsistencies. The batter needs to be very thick, so for a cup of mix of flours, first add half cup + 1 tbsp of milk, mix it in and then add more milk gradually as needed, 1/2 – 1 tablespoon at a time.
Sweet or savory?
If you would like to turn these into sweet waffles, skip the jalapenos and cheese and add a sweetener instead. If using a liquid sweetener, you will need to reduce the quantity of milk.
Serving suggestions
Serve hot for the best taste and texture. They can be reheated in the microwave(8-10 seconds). I generally prepare these for a snack and we eat them even before the next one’s ready! 🙂 Makes a great breakfast option too!
I eat them plain as they are very flavourful without any sides or toppings, but they also taste great with sour cream and pico-de-gallo on the side!
Related recipes
Vegan pancakes – These pancakes are made using Whole wheat flour and are also oil-free. My daughter’s favourite!
Banana dosa – Another gluten-free breakfast dish, made with a fermented rice batter. Naturally sweetened with bananas.
Jalapeno cheddar gluten free eggless waffles
Ingredients
- ½ cup rice flour or sub glutinous rice flour/mochiko
- ½ cup tapioca flour/starch Pls check notes for details
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup jalapeno finely chopped, substitution in notes
- ½ cup cheddar cheese finely chopped, loosely packed
- 9 tbsp milk which is ½ cup + 1 tbsp
- 2 tbsp milk reserve, use as needed
Instructions
- Add rice flour, tapioca starch, salt, baking powder in a bowl. Mix everything well with a whisk.
- Add in finely chopped de-seeded jalapenos and finely chopped cheddar cheese. Mix it in.
- Add ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon of milk and mix well. At this point it may seem a little dry. Add more milk ½ tbsp at a time to make a very thick batter. NOTE: It should be of dropping consistency, thicker than flowing.
- Heat the waffle maker and drop ¼th of the batter in the middle and close the lid.NOTE: That is a 7 inch waffle maker in picture.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the crust is crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Video
Notes
- Batter needs to be very thick. If batter isn’t thick, on a standard waffle maker, the top will not get browned well.
- Depending on the batch of flour and weather, liquid required may vary, which is why the recipe asks for the reserve milk to be added gradually.
- If batter accidentally gets too thin, add more rice flour.
- Waffle can be reheated in the microwave for 8-10 seconds.
- Tapioca flour/starch is starch extracted from Cassava root. Cassava is called mara genasu in Kannada. More details in the write up above.
- To make a sweet version, skip the jalapeno and cheddar and use sugar instead. Serve with syrup, fresh fruits, whipped cream.
- Rice flour can be replaced with glutinous rice flour.
- Any green chillies including green bell peppers/capsicum can be used instead of Jalapenos. If using spicy ones, use lesser than mentioned.
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