OUR RECIPES

BANANA AND PANELA CARAMEL SPRING ROLL

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE ORGANIC PANELA CARAMEL

MESA BAJA

1 Cup unsweetened coconut milk

1/2 Cup of organic panela Mesa Baja

1/2 Teaspoon of salt

1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

FOR THE SPRING ROLL

6 Sheets of spring roll

6 Small ripe and firm bananas

1/2 Cup finely chopped walnuts

Enough water to glaze and close the spring rolls

Enough vegetable oil for frying

PREPARATION

For the organic panela caramel low table

In a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add the coconut milk and panela and cook, stirring occasionally, until the panela dissolves. Cook for 10 to 12 more minutes or until it has a caramel consistency. Add salt and mix. Set aside.

To assemble the spring rolls

On a flat surface, spread the spring roll sheets in a diamond shape. Place a piece of banana on the lower half of each sheet. Fold the bottom corner and sides inwards to close the ends of the roll. Brush the outer edges and roll upwards. Fry in a good amount of oil. Let it brown and drain on absorbent paper.

To serve

Cover with caramel and sesame seeds

NAPOLEON OF RIPE PLANTAIN WITH PANELA MESA BAJA

INGREDIENTS

For the plantain

5 Ripe plantain

Enough vegetable oil for frying

For Napoleon

1 Cup of heavy cream

3 Eggs

2 Tablespoons of organic panela Mesa Baja

400 grams of feta cheese or fresh cheese grated by the large eye

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 375°F or 190°C

1 tin, 8", greased with softened butter and dusted with flour.

Enough aluminum foil to line the pan

For the plantains

Cut plantains lengthwise. Heat oil to 350°F and fry plantains in small batches until golden. Remove and place on absorbent paper. Repeat until finished. Set aside.

For Napoleon

In a bowl, add the cream, egg, panela and stir until smooth consistency. Set aside.

In the mold, form layers in the following order:

  1. Plantain

  2. Cheese

  3. Mix

Top with cheese. Cover pan with a foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes more or until golden. Remove from oven and let cool down for 20 minutes before serving.

BANANA, PINEAPPLE, COCONUT AND PANELA CAKE MESA BAJA

INGREDIENTS

For the cake

1 ½ Cup of wheat flour

½ Teaspoon baking powder

½ Teaspoon of baking soda

½ Teaspoon of ground cinnamon

½ Teaspoon of powdered ginger

1 Cup of Organic Panela Mesa Baja

½ Cup dehydrated coconut with or without sugar

1 Cup of mashed banana (approximately 2 bananas)

2 Eggs at room temperature

¾ Cup vegetable oil

1 Pound can of diced pineapple (reserve ¼ cup of the syrup)

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C

10" square mold, greased with butter and dusted with flour.

For the cake

In a bowl, add the wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, Mesa Baja organic panela, coconut, and mashed banana and mix until smooth consistency. Add the eggs, oil, pineapple, and syrup and with the help of a spatula. Mix very well until smooth consistency. Pour this mixture into the mold and bake for 35 or 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool and cut into portions.

MASHED POTATO WITH CARAMELIZED

PEAR WITH PANELA MESA BAJA

INGREDIENTS

For the pears

2 Tablespoons of butter

1 Tablespoon of Organic panela Mesa Baja

2 Pears, peeled, cored and cut into ½ cm cubes.

For the mashed potato

600 grams of the potato of your choice, peeled and whole

2 Tablespoons old-fashioned mustard

½ Cup of heavy cream

¼ Cup melted butter

1/3 Cup crumbled blue cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

For the pears

In a nonstick pan over medium heat, add the butter, panela and then the pears and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until caramelized. Set aside.

For the mashed potatoes

In a pot with enough salted water, starting with cold water, add the potatoes and bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted into them does not resist.

Mash the potatoes in a bowl, add the mustard, cream and butter. Mix until smooth. Add the pears, serve and sprinkle with cheese.