Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 cup

All-purpose flour

1 unit

Onion

diced

110 g

Colby cheese

cubed

110 g

Tasty cheese

cubed

1 tsp

Salt

0.67 cup

Water

Step 1
~2 min

Dice the onion and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~2 min

Cut the Colby and tasty cheese into 1cm cubes.

Step 3
~2 min

Add the cubed cheese to the bowl with the onion.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl.

Step 5
~2 min

Mix all the ingredients well with a dinner knife, breaking up the cheese and onion as much as possible.

Step 6
~2 min

Gradually add water, mixing until all the flour is incorporated into a ball.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 7
~2 min

Keep the mixture as dry as possible, ensuring it's moist enough to form a ball and avoid over mixing.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 8
~2 min

Add enough oil to just cover the bottom of a large non-stick frying pan.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 9
~2 min

Heat the oil over medium heat until very hot.

Step 10
~2 min

Add the mixture to the frying pan and spread it out evenly.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 11
~2 min

Use two dinner knives to help spread the mixture.

Step 12
~2 min

Create a few holes in the mixture to allow the oil to bubble up and help cook the center of the pancake.

Step 13
~2 min

Cook for about 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip the pancake.

Step 14
~2 min

Gently ease the cooked cheese off the pan before attempting to flip.

Step 15
~2 min

Cook for another 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

Step 16
~2 min

Remove the pancake from the pan and sprinkle with salt.

Step 17
~2 min

Cut the pancake into pieces like a pizza.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve hot or cold.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a good quality non-stick pan to prevent sticking.

Adjust the amount of water depending on the humidity.

For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Serve with a side salad.

Serve as a quick snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato soup
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

European

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Lunch
Snack

Popularity Score

60/100

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