Savoury Johnny Cakes | Dishes From Belize Collaboration |

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal offers more nutrients, while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Combine plain flour, salt, caster sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.

Gradually add melted butter, milk, and water to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.

Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes.

Heat rice bran oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet.

Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side.

Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

Prepare filling by cooking bacon, whisking egg, and preparing cheese, spinach, and avocado.

Assemble the Johnny Cakes with the filling.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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