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Appetizers & nibbles

Gâteau piment (gato piman)

A small savoury cake with a soft batter, spiced with chili and onion, eaten as a snack or appetiser. It is a much-loved street food specialty of the archipelago.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

332 kcal per serving

Protein
11.7 g
Carbohydrates
38.2 g
of which sugars
4.2 g
Fat
13.9 g
Fiber
2.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and green chilies, removing the seeds if you want a milder version.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, turmeric and pepper.
  3. Add the eggs and milk gradually while whisking to obtain a smooth, thick batter.
  4. Stir the onion, chilies and coriander into the batter.
  5. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and drop spoonfuls of batter to form small flat cakes.
  6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden, then drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Baked. Pour the batter into a square tin and bake for 20 minutes at 180 °C for a lighter version.

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