Kaiserschmarren - Shredded Pancakes With Raisins And Plums - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 13.5 oz jar preserved plums, strained and juices reserved
2 tsp cornstarch
2 None eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk + 6 tbsp
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp raisins
4 tsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp canola oil
1 tbsp powdered sugar

Preparation

For the plum compote, mix 2 tbsp reserved plum juice with cornstarch. Bring remaining juice to a boil then add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Add plums, let cool slightly then chill.
For the pancakes, whisk egg yolks, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt and 6 tbsp milk. Mix flour gradually with remaining milk and stir well. Combine the 2 mixtures and add raisins. Let rest for 10 mins. Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually adding 1 tbsp sugar. Carefully fold into batter. Heat butter and oil in a 9 1/2 inch frying pan. Add batter and cook over low heat until golden. Cut into quarters, turn and cook for another 3 mins until golden. Tear into pieces then sprinkle with 1 tsp sugar and lightly caramelize. Serve pancakes with plums, sprinkled with powdered sugar.