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Kenyan Grilled Mealie Cakes
A gluten-free, flavorful dish from Kenya. These grilled mealie cakes are a great side dish or snack.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups cornmealstone-ground
- ●1 cup water lukewarm
- ●1 tsp saltoptional
- ●1/4 tsp cayenne pepperoptional
- ●1/2 cup chopped onionoptional
- ●1/4 cup chopped cilantrooptional
- ●2 tbsp coconut oilfor brushing
- ●1 cup grilled mealfor garnish
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Add water and stir until the mixture forms a thick batter.
- 3
Add chopped onion and cilantro, if using.
- 4
Heat a non-stick skillet or grill over medium heat.
- 5
Using a spoon, drop small balls of the batter onto the skillet or grill.
- 6
Flatten the balls slightly with a spatula.
- 7
Brush the tops with coconut oil.
- 8
Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 9
Serve hot with grilled meal on the side.