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Belizean Panades Recipe

Belizean Panades Recipe

330kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 1 hour
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.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Belizean

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • wooden spoon
  • Paper towel-lined plate

Method

  1. 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.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the diced fish, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Divide the corn masa dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  4. Flatten each ball into a circle and place a spoonful of the fish mixture in the center.
  5. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
  6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Fry the Panades in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove the Panades from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories330kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein16gFat18gSaturated Fat2gCholesterol41mgSodium308mgPotassium286mgFiber4gSugar1g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to roll the corn masa dough thin enough so that it cooks evenly and doesn't become too thick and doughy.
When frying the Panades, make sure the oil is hot enough before adding them to the pan. This will help them cook evenly and become crispy.
If the dough cracks when folding it over the filling, use a little bit of water to seal the edges.

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