Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of cooked mote (dried corn kernels)
- 1 cup of huesillo (dried peaches)
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
Special equipment needed:
- Waffle maker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a pot, combine the cooked mote, huesillo, water, cinnamon stick, and sugar. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the huesillo is soft and the mixture is syrupy. Remove the cinnamon stick and let it cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the vegetable oil and milk. Mix well.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Preheat the waffle maker and grease it with cooking spray.
6. Pour the batter into the waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Serve the waffles with the mote con huesillo syrup on top.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Waffle maker temperature: according to the manufacturer's instructions
Serving size:
- Makes 8 waffles
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 385
- Total fat: 18g
- Saturated fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 51mg
- Sodium: 276mg
- Total carbohydrates: 50g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 23g
- Protein: 6g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Cooked mote can be substituted with cooked quinoa or rice.
- Huesillo can be substituted with dried apricots or prunes.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with melted butter or coconut oil.
Variations:
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor.
- Top the waffles with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to grease the waffle maker well to prevent sticking.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.
- The mote con huesillo syrup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the waffles in the toaster or oven until warm.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the waffles on a plate with the mote con huesillo syrup drizzled on top.
Garnishes:
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or chopped nuts.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad or scrambled eggs.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the waffles are sticking to the waffle maker, try greasing it more or using a non-stick spray.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the mote and huesillo mixture thoroughly to prevent any foodborne illnesses.
Food history:
- Mote con huesillo is a traditional Chilean drink made with cooked dried corn kernels and dried peaches. It is often sold by street vendors during the summer months.
Flavor profiles:
- The waffles are sweet and fluffy, while the mote con huesillo syrup is syrupy and slightly tart.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the waffles for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Region: Chilean