GRILLED MAIZE MEAL CAKES WITH SPRING ONION & CHILLI WITH CHILLI SAUCE
Serves: 4 as a snack
Preparation time: 30 minutes + cooling time
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Category: Snacks
- 30ml olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 20g butter
- 3 spring onions, sliced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 5ml thyme leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- Salt & pepper
- 500ml White Star Quick Maize Meal
- 700ml vegetable stock
- 30g parmesan
- Spicy chilli sauce
- Line a dish with greaseproof paper.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a pot over a medium heat. Add the spring onion, red onion, thyme, garlic and chilli. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute until soft.
- Add the maize meal and vegetable stock. Whisk through thoroughly for 2 minutes, until cooked and thickened.
- Remove from the heat and add the parmesan.
- Adjust seasoning.
- Press the mixture into the lined dish so it’s 1cm thick. Press evenly, then place in the fridge and allow to set for at least one hour.
- Remove from the fridge and flip it out onto a board. Slice into even sized triangles and brush with olive oil.
- Heat a griddle pan on high heat. Grill the triangles so they are charred on both sides.
- Serve warm with a spicy chilli sauce.
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