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corn cakes belizean-style a la jardinerita

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Celestina9000 avatar
Vallèe du Willamette, OR
Updated on Aug 11, 2014

Belizean-style and inspired corn cakes. The base recipe is a traditional Southern US recipe which I "Belizeified". This is dedicated to my dear Belizean friend (and recado rojo supplier) La Jardinerita. She recently visited Belize and came back with homemade recado rojo for me because I was almost out of it and I was starting to panic!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup pastry flour (white or whole wheat)
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (the ratio of cow's milk to coconut milk is negotiable)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon belizean recado rojo
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter, oil or lard, melted
  • 1/3 cup finely minced white onion
  • 3/4 cup english cheddar cheese (tested an english sharp white cheddar)
  • - additional coconut oil for frying
  • - green onions, sliced
  • - fresh limes, sliced
  • - fresh cilantro, minced
  • - marie sharp hot sauce from belize (your choice)

How To Make corn cakes belizean-style a la jardinerita

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients: cornmeal, pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Step 2
    In a measuring cup whisk together the milk, coconut milk and recado rojo, breaking up any lumps with a fork. Whisk in the eggs, melted butter (or substitution), minced onion and the cheese.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the milk/coconut milk mixture with the dry ingredients. Only stir just enough to combine.
  • Step 4
    Heat up some coconut oil in a skillet on medium. Pour 2 tablespoons heaping of the corn cake batter into the skillet. Cook about 2 minutes or until the top starts to bubble and the bottom is browned. Flip over and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Plate corn cakes and serve with the requisite toppings: green onions, lime slices, fresh cilantro and Marie Sharp's hot sauce!
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