Belizean Panades Recipe
The Belize Panades recipe consists of a filling of fish, beans, or vegetables that are wrapped in a corn masa dough and then deep-fried until golden brown.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- wooden spoon
- Paper towel-lined plate
Ingredients
- 2 cups of corn masa flour
- 1 1/2 cups of warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 pound of fresh fish diced into small pieces
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn masa flour, warm water, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and vegetable oil. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the diced fish, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Divide the corn masa dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Flatten each ball into a circle and place a spoonful of the fish mixture in the center.
- Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the Panades in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the Panades from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!