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Bammy
Portland — Mother recipe · en it
Bammy, a crunchy and light maize pancake, is a traditional appetizer from Portland, Jamaica.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 250 g of cornmeal
- 200 ml of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of palm oil
- 1 tablespoon of cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal
- Water for greasing
- Oil for frying
Method
- Mix the cornmeal, warm water, salt, palm oil, and cane sugar in a large bowl.
- Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes, then stir well again.
- Add the cornmeal and mix until you get a smooth consistency.
- Grease a baking tray with cold water and pour the cornmeal mixture onto it.
- Fry over medium-high heat in hot oil until they become golden and crispy.
- Use a spatula to flip them and let them cool.
- Serve them hot as an appetizer or as a side dish.
The story
Bammy has its roots in Afro-Caribbean communities, where it was a way to use the by-products of maize harvest. Today, it is a popular dish throughout Jamaica.
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