Leek and Smoked Cheese Pancakes

Savory pancakes filled with leeks, herbs, and smoked cheese, breaded in polenta, and served with a fresh vegetable salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 709.1 kcals 4254.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.8 grams 382.8 grams
Fat 39 grams 234.2 grams
Protein 26.4 grams 158.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
4
piece
Eggs
Free-range
400
ml
100
g
Butter
Melted
2
piece
Eggs
Beaten for coating
50
g
Butter
For filling
150
g
100
g
GrainsCereals
200
g
Plain Flour
Sifted, plus extra for dredging
125
g
Polenta
Cornmeal
Liquids
150
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
tbsp
Thyme
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Sage
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
1
ml
Vegetable Oil
For frying
Vegetables
250
g
Leeks
Sliced into rounds
100
g
Peas
Frozen
1
piece
Red Onion
Peeled, chopped
1
piece
Cucumber
Chopped
12
piece
1
piece
Red Chilli
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Whisk flour, salt, eggs, milk, water, and melted butter into a smooth batter.
  • Heat oil in an 18cm frying pan and swirl in two tablespoons of batter.
  • Cook for 30 seconds, flip, cook for 20 seconds, and stack between greaseproof paper.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Sauté sliced leeks in butter for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Mix drained leeks with smoked cheese, herbs, peas, and ricotta.
  • Spread filling onto pancakes and roll into cylindrical shapes.
  • Coat each roll in flour, then beaten egg, then polenta.
  • Fry rolls until golden, then bake in the oven for 12 minutes.
  • Mix onion, cucumber, tomatoes, passata, chilli, and vinegar for the salsa.
  • Serve the hot pancake rolls with the salsa on the side.