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Chorreadas (Corn Pancakes) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups fresh corn or corn meal
1/4 cup milk or water
1 tsp. salt
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp. oregano
Oil
Directions:
Directions:
Stir everything (except the oil) in a blender till smooth. Pour into a bowl and warm oil in a cast-iron pan on medium-high heat. Scoop out 2 spoons full into the pan and spread into pancakes. Lower heat slightly, let it brown lightly, flip it over and cook till golden. Put aside on a plate covered with a towel to keep warm and keep making more till the batter is gone.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
It is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a side dish. Serve with sour cream or your choice of toppings.It is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a side dish. Serve with cultured sour cream or your choice of toppings! Simple, easy and tasty.

SWEET version: omit the garlic and oregano. Add 4 Tbsp. of your choice of liquid sweetener or 1/4 cup sugar.
CHEESY version: before flipping the pancake, sprinkle your choice of cheese on top and flip it. Make sure your pan is well greased to keep the cheese from burning into your pan.

 

 

 

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