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Trabzon Kayganası
Easy 25 min~220 kcal 6/10
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Nicaraguan Guirila
A Nicaraguan sweet corn griddle cake cooked on banana leaf and served warm with cream and cuajada-style cheese.
Medium⏱️ 42 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🇳🇮 Nicaraguan🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 18 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 42 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Fresh corn kernels
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Milk
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Granulated sugar
General
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 6 piece Banana leaves or parchment paper
For serving
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Sour cream
- 180 g White cheese
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Instructions
- 1
Blend the corn kernels with milk, butter, sugar, and salt into a coarse puree.
- 2
Soften the banana leaves in a hot pan for 30 seconds.
30 sec00:30 - 3
Spread the corn mixture in thin rounds on the leaf pieces.
- 4
Cook the first side of the guirilas over medium heat for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Turn them with the help of the leaves and cook the second side for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 6
Prepare the cheese and cream.
- 7
Serve the hot guirilas with cream and white cheese.
💡 Tip: Do not blend the corn completely smooth, a slightly coarse puree holds its shape on the leaf and does not turn hard like a dry tortilla.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot guirilas for breakfast with sour cream, white cheese, and optional lime wedges.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
8
g protein
42
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 62%Fat 26%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nicaraguan Guirila make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Nicaraguan Guirila take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 42 minutes in total.Is Nicaraguan Guirila difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nicaraguan Guirila have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 42g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Nicaraguan Guirila contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nicaraguan Guirila belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nicaraguan cuisine.How many ingredients does Nicaraguan Guirila need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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