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Carrot & Chilli Pancakes with Cenarth Briee

Sorrel Scott
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Serves4-8 people
Vegetarians
Carrot & Chilli Pancakes with Cenarth Briee

Somewhere between a fluffy pancake and a crispy fritter, these hearty veggie sizzlers make a smashing starter or main meal, or even a special breakfast treat. They’re made with sweet carrots and spicy chilli, topped off with (here comes the special bit) creamy Cenarth brie, gone all melty and golden from a quick flash under the grill. We’re happy to say that this recipe makes plenty to go round.

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Ingredients

  • 200g carrots
  • 1 chilli
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 150g plain flour
  • 200ml full cream milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 200g Cenarth brie
  • Flat leaf parsley or chervil, leaves only, to garnish
  • Lamb's lettuce, to serve

Prep: 20 mins | Cook:10 mins

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1. Peel and coarsely grate the carrots. Finely chop the chilli, scooping out the white pith if you prefer less heat. Set aside.
2. Tip 1 tsp cumin seeds into a mixing bowl and add the flour. Measure the milk out into a jug, then crack the eggs into the milk. Whisk together till combined. Slowly whisk the egg and milk mixture into the flour, adding a few splashes at a time and whisking well till you have a smooth batter. Add the carrots and chilli and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Fold together to incorporate.
3. Preheat your grill to high and line a baking tray with foil. Set aside.
4. Set a frying pan on a medium heat. Add a splash of oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add 4 heaped tbsp of the carrot batter to the pan to make 4 pancakes. Fry for 2-4 mins till set around the edges and golden brown underneath. Flip the pancakes over with a spatula and fry for another 2-3 mins till set and golden brown all over. Lift the pancakes out of the pan and arrange them on the foil-lined baking tray.
5. Swirl another 1 tbsp oil around the frying pan and add another 4 tbsp batter – you should have used up all the batter. Fry for 4-7 mins, flipping halfway through, till the pancakes are set and golden brown. Transfer them to the tray with the other pancakes. You should have 8 good-sized pancakes. Take your frying pan off the heat and set aside.
6. Halve the round of brie, then slice it into 16 small pieces. Arrange 2 pieces on top of each pancake. Slide the tray under the grill and cook for 2-3 mins till the cheese has melted and picked up a little colour.
7. While the cheesy pancakes grill, roughly chop the parsley or chervil leaves. When the cheese has melted, pop 1-2 pancakes on warm plates (1 pancake is great as a starter, 2 pancakes make a more substantial meal). Garnish with the chopped herbs and serve with a handful of salad leaves – lamb's lettuce would be perfect.
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You can make the pancakes the day before and store them in the fridge. Before you top them with the cheese, grill the pancakes for 2-3 mins on each side to warm them through, then top with the brie, grill till golden and serve.
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I found this surprisingly satisfying and a lovely contrast between the cheesy and sweet+spicy pancakes with the lemony apple salad. Couldn't be bothered with the grill, so just put the brie on top of the pancakes after turning them and let them melt a bit in the pan; also halfed the recipe, but used nearly the full amount of carrots, which worked out well. Verdict: Didn't expect much (was just the right recipe for my veg 'leftovers'), but very much enjoyed it. Would make again :)