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cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

corn flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is more accessible and cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce calories.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add pajagua and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.

Drain and let cool slightly.

Mash the pajagua in a bowl until smooth.

In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the mashed pajagua to the pan with sautéed onion and garlic.

Mix in 1 cup of cheese, 2 cups of corn flour, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder until well combined.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cumin to taste.

Form the mixture into small patties or cakes.

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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