Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 4 tablespoons self-rising cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
  • 4 fresh mint leaves, stacked, tightly rolled, and sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 fresh mint leaves, stacked, tightly rolled and thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional Garnishes: Sprigs of fresh mint and whole fresh strawberries

Method

  • To Make the Pancakes: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy milk and balsamic vinegar.
  • Set aside to curdle.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine both flours, the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Mix well, make a well in the center, and pour in the soy milk mixture.
  • Whisk together until well combined.
  • Stir in diced strawberries and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the vegan butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  • Using a 1/4 cup measure, ladle the pancake batter onto the hot skillet, making pancakes, two at a time.
  • Cook 2 minutes on the first side until you get a nice rise, a few bubbles appear, and the edges appear set.
  • Gently flip and cook another 2 minutes on the reverse.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegan butter, if needed.
  • If pancakes are cooking too quickly, reduce the heat to medium.
  • When cooked through, transfer the pancakes to plates or a serving platter, keep warm in the oven and repeat with remaining butter and pancake batter.
  • To Make the Balsamic-Maple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, maple syrup, vinegar, mint leaves, and a few grindings of black pepper.
  • Stir to combine and heat gently over medium heat until hot.
  • Do not boil.
  • Serve the pancakes hot, topped with the syrup, and garnished with mint leaves and a strawberry, if using.