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 8Servings
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Belizean
Ingredients
2cupsof corn masa flour
1 1/2cupsof warm water
1/2teaspoonof salt
1/4teaspoonof ground black pepper
1/4teaspoonof garlic powder
1/4cupof vegetable oil
1poundof fresh fishdiced into small pieces
1/2oniondiced
2clovesof garlicminced
1/2teaspoonof ground cumin
1/2teaspoonof ground coriander
1/2teaspoonof dried oregano
1/2teaspoonof salt
1/4teaspoonof ground black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
wooden spoon
Paper towel-lined plate
Method
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.
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.