I just realised that I have not been making any lazy Sunday brunches or late breakfasts lately. The last few months have been so crazy and I am trying hard to catch up with everything that is happening. For some reason, I am afraid to slow down. Afraid to catch a breathe. I am afraid to revert to my old ways of lying on the couch, watching Foxtel and hermit-ing at home. But I do miss my lazy ways at times. Aren’t there days where you just want to do fuck all?
Many ask me what is my favourite comfort food. I have many. Too many to list. When I am ill, I crave a simple congee with an onion egg omelette with salted fish bean sprouts. In cold winter months, I love a nice big pot of beef stew, big bowls of laksa, bak kut teh to warm my tummy. There are so many different types of comfort food that I adore. I could go on for hours describing all my favourite comfort food.
What is it about pancakes that make me go a little crazy? Is it the warm butter that melts over the top? Or the maple syrup that drips and soaks into the pancake to make it all sweet, googey and absolutely irresistable? It is one of my favourite comfort food that I go back to from time to time when I’m stress and need a little high. It has been stressful lately. And a lot of this pressure is self-induced. I need to learn how to say “No” and feel that everything is going to be ok. That everything will work itself out.
polenta and sweetcorn pancakes
I saw this recipe from Ko Rasoi and immediately bookmarked it. I have adapted it to suit my own taste. She did an eggless version but I love eggs especially for lazy Sunday.
Polenta and sweetcorn pancakes
Ingredients
- 60g fine cornmeal
- 15g plain flour
- 1tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 3tbsp sour cream
- 80g fresh sweet corn, decorned
- 80g cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 1/2tsb salt
- Pinch ground white pepper
- maple syrup
- butter
- oil
Cooking Directions
- In a large bowl, sift together the cornmeal, flour and bicarbonate of soda. Add the rest of the ingredients and combine thoroughly
- Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes
- Grease a wide, non-stick pan and place on a low heat. Scoop the batter into the pan and spread it as thinly as possible
- Cook on a med/low heat until small bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancake, flip and cook on then other side. Keep in a warm place while you repeat the same process for the remaining batter
- Serve in a stack, drizzle with maple syrup and a pat of butter. Eat it when it's warm!
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You know the best type of comfort food? It’s the kind that someone else makes for you when you’re down! That said, I could do with a plate of these pancakes anytime. They look so light and fluffy, and with the corn and maple syrup, yummy.
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Oh noes! It’s the honey effect! Man, the honey effect never fails to make me hungry!
maple syrup my dear… maple… hmmmmmmmmm
phwoar! These look amazing! I LOVE pancakes and the sweet/savoury thing really does it for me
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It was kind of naughty but I wish I made more and had it all for myself
OMG so making this next weekend Penny!
I love sweetcorn in anything!
GREat… man… if you do, I will be overwhelmed… TOTALLY!
Wow… that syrup dripping over the butter is making me drool! I think I want some pancakes now!
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Ooooh I could easily make these babies gluten free! Or use them as a little gluten test when I’m finally allowed to start reintroducing things.
Drizzly oozy yeahhhhhh!
(PS be careful if you do try and slow down, so often you get struck with sickness! Like me now! Bah!)
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yah… I will try and slowly slowly slow down….
body is saying so.
corn in pancakes is a fantastic idea. I love corn and I love my pancakes. so lovely
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thank you!
WANT!!!!! I love the idea of these pancakes – love the idea of the texture they would have.
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As I get older, there are more ‘do fuck all’ days when I actually take deep breaths and enjoy being in the moment – by myself. Not an easy feat with 3 kids running around. But hey, give yourself a break once in a while, have less on your plate and you’ll be a better person for it, Penny. Btw, these polenta pancakes look droolicious and must have a great texture to them. Definitely bookmarking this!
thanks for the advice… I must must rest more
Comfort food indeed! I love the syrup bit.
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And I do too!
I really like this recipe. It would be perfect for a breakfast for dinner meal. The photo is ace. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Bang on! I can have it anytime of the day
These look amazing. I am so impressed!!!! Thank you, I cannot wait to make these Penny
You’re a star! Perfect comfort food 
Heidi xo
Thanks Heidi!
If I could, I would have pancakes everyday! But you hit the sweet spot – corn pancakes!! My favorite version was in a hole-in-the-wall Cuban diner back in Minnesota, where they served them as big as a platter. Your recipe reminds of those pancakes and I will most definitely be trying these out.
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glad it hit the right spot with you.
These sound incredible! I love the corn kernels in these and the cheddar, so yummy!
It is easy to get absolutely manic, slow down and smell the roses, or the brunch menu at least. These looks so delicious, yummy!!
Thank you
Mmmm….looks delicious. Love all those sweet corns added.
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Your glorious photos of golden corn-filled pancakes are making me embarrassed that the last time I ate pancakes was over a decade ago. Ooops.
Time to change that, maybe?
Penny I think more of us need to give ourselves a break and have those lazy Sundays from time to time. I love pancakes for lazy Sundays or as special dinner treats. These look really good, I’ve never had anything like them. Love the last shot with the syrup, mouthwatering.
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I’ve been wanting to try sweet corn cakes for a few weeks now. Think they might have to wait until after my holiday!
We all need comfort foods for sure. Your sweet corn pancake is a must to try. Yumm..
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It looks wonderful – I love the photo of the drizzling syrup!
These looks so goooood! have bookmarked
I love comfort food all of the time. Even in summer I love to cook stews and things like that cause it’s just so great to eat. I always feel like doing nothing on Sundays..
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These look divine and I too am going to have to make them. They definitely look like lazy Sunday brunch fare, especially with winter coming fast. I think life, like cooking, requires balance, but you will find your own balance between being flat out and having some ‘me’ time when you need to. I for one am over the flat out and definitely into the taking it easy time
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This looks amazing. Reminds me of corn ice cream which was amazing as well.
oh yes corn icecream… thanks for the reminder
Just a question, is it tsp? or tbs? I made this recipe assuming tsb = tbs, and it came out extremely salty : P
oh! it is teaspoon. I always assume that tbs or tbsp = tablespoon. try again and let me know? sorry that it came out salty for you lovely.