Plantain Pancakes Recipe

Name: Plantain Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 very soft, blackened plantains, chopped; 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 small sweet onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Canola oil, for the griddle

Servings: persons

6 very soft, blackened plantains, chopped
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 small sweet onion, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Canola oil, for the griddle

1
Mash the plantains in a large bowl with a potato masher until slightly chunky.
2
Add the cornmeal, buttermilk, flour, butter, scallions, onion, ginger and salt and mash and stir with the potato masher until combined but still slightly chunky.
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4
Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
5
Put a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat; brush with some of the canola oil.
6
Ladle 1/2 cup of the plantain batter onto the griddle and spread it into a 4 1/2-inch circle.
7
Make as many pancakes as you can, leaving some space between each.
8
Griddle the pancakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
9
Transfer to the baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
10
Repeat with the remaining canola oil and batter until all the batter is used.
11
Serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 very soft, blackened plantains, chopped, 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Plantain Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Plantain Pancakes

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