Egg Waffles Or Gai Daan Jai Recipe

Name: Egg Waffles Or Gai Daan Jai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/4 cups cake flour (use Cake Flour Substitute if you have none on hand); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt; canola oil (for cooking, other veggie oil will work); Toppings; powdered sugar; syrup; fresh fruit; coconut

Servings: persons

4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups cake flour (use Cake Flour Substitute if you have none on hand)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
canola oil (for cooking, other veggie oil will work)
Toppings
powdered sugar
syrup
fresh fruit
coconut

1
Whisk together egg yolks, milk, vanilla, butter and sugar until well combined.
2
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt.
3
Bea egg whites to medium peaks.
4
Whisk egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until there are no lumps.
5
Fold in one-third of the egg whites to the batter and stir until lightened.
6
Gently fold in the remaining egg whites in 2 additions.
7
Set a wire rack out.
8
Preheat both sides of the pan over medium heat until hot.
9
Lightly brush each side with oil an pur batter into the center of one side and swirl it out a bit. Immediately place the other side of the pan on top, flip the pan and cook for 2 minutes or a bit more.
10
Flip the pan over and cook until the waffle is golden brown on the other side - about 2+ minutes.
11
Open the pan and tip the egg waffle out onto the rack. Let it cool for a couple minutes before serving.
12
Repeat with remaining batter.
13
Sprinkle with a bit of powdered sugar and enjoy. Or put syrup on it.
14
Optionally, lay fresh fruit and/or coconut on one side and roll it up for a great hand held snack.
15
Be creative with the additions.
16
The cooking time is for 1 waffle.
17
Some people break apart the eggs. This is great for young children.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, separated, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 6 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Egg Waffles Or Gai Daan Jai falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Egg Waffles Or Gai Daan Jai

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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