BEST BELIZEAN STREET DISHES | How To Make Panades, Salbutes & Panucho

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

corn masa

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: regular flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while regular flour is often cheaper.

Prepare the masa by mixing it with baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour until smooth and pliable.

Divide the masa into small balls, flatten each ball into a disc.

Prepare the filling by mixing tuna, diced onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a bowl.

Place a spoonful of the tuna filling in the center of each disc.

Fold the masa over the filling to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the panades in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the panades and drain on paper towels.

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