Fried Masa (Fermented Rice Pancake)
Fried Masa are crispy-edged fermented rice pancakes made from jasmine rice, yoghurt and fresh ginger. The Thermomix grinds the soaked rice into a silky batter and cooks a portion of rice to give the pancakes their characteristic airy, tangy texture. Ideal as a vegetarian breakfast or snack with a lightly soured, aromatic flavour.
About this recipe
Fried Masa with the Thermomix TM7 is a fermented rice pancake recipe that transforms simple jasmine rice into golden, tangy pancakes with crisp edges and a pillowy middle. Preparing fermented batters at home usually means laborious soaking and endless hand-milling, but this all-in-one kitchen machine grinds the soaked rice into a silky-smooth batter in minutes and cooks the rice base with gentle, consistent heat so the fermentation gets the ideal head start. The yoghurt and fresh root ginger give these pancakes their signature lightly soured, aromatic flavour, while a pinch of baking powder guarantees an airy rise in the pan. Masa works beautifully as a weekend breakfast, a savoury snack with spicy dips, or as part of a larger brunch spread. If you have been searching for authentic fermented rice pancake recipes with a Thermomix TM7, this version delivers restaurant-quality texture with minimal hands-on effort.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the cooked jasmine rice under cold water until completely cool before refrigerating, as this stops residual heat from spoiling the fermentation and keeps the grains separate in the batter.
- Let the batter ferment in a warm, draught-free spot until you see small bubbles form; a longer ferment deepens the tangy yoghurt flavour of the Masa considerably.
- If the onion taste is too sharp for children, simply leave it out and serve the fried Masa with a mild yoghurt dip or a light sprinkle of caster sugar instead.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free version by swapping the yoghurt for a plain plant-based alternative such as coconut or soy yoghurt; the fermentation still works and the jasmine rice flavour stays prominent.
- For a festive variation, fold finely grated ginger and a pinch of extra caster sugar into the batter just before frying and serve the Masa warm with honey and toasted sesame seeds.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 weighs the jasmine rice and water directly in the mixing bowl, so the batter ratios stay exact every single batch.
- Grinding the soaked jasmine rice, the Thermomix produces an ultra-fine batter in seconds, far smoother than any hand-milled paste.
- Heating the rice and water evenly, the TM7 cooks the base without sticking or scorching, ready for the fermentation stage.
- Mixing the yoghurt, ginger and sugar into the rice batter, the Thermomix creates a uniform mixture with no lumps before frying.
- Whipping air into the rested batter with baking powder, the TM7 gives the Masa pancakes their signature light, airy crumb.
Ingredients
- jasmine rice
- water
- water
- white onion (optional)
- yoghurt
- fresh root ginger
- caster sugar
- fine sea salt
- dried instant yeast
- baking powder