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Nutritional Values
225kcal
6gProtein
30gCarbs
9gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Pan Bati
How to order / say it
Say it
Pan Bati — [Pahn Bah-tee]
Order
I'd like Pan Bati, please.
Locally
Ik zou graag Pan Bati willen, alstublieft.
Say locally
A thick pancake, often served as a side or snack.
Why try it?
As a cornerstone of morning meals in Oranjestad, Pan Bati represents the fusion of Caribbean and Dutch culinary traditions. It's a comforting, everyday food holding nostalgic value for locals.
How it tastes
Light yet filling, Pan Bati has a subtly sweet taste with a slightly chewy texture, often enhanced with a dash of sugar or salt for flavor balance.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
Emerging in the late 19th century within Oranjestad homes, Pan Bati quickly became a breakfast mainstay and is now prepared for holidays and family gatherings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 100 g Flour
- 🌾 100 g Cornmeal
- 🥛 200 ml Milk
- 🥚 1 Egg
- 🍯 1 tbsp Sugar
- 🥛 50 g Butter
Method
- 1 Mix flour, cornmeal, milk, egg, sugar, and a pinch of salt to form a batter.
- 2 Heat a pan with butter and pour the batter to make pancakes.
- 3 Cook until golden brown on both sides, then serve.
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