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Mini Johnny Cakes with Chow Chow Relish and Avocado Crema

MHM Recipes

Mini Johnny Cakes with Chow Chow Relish and Avocado Crema

Ingredients List Johnny Cakes: 1 cup Marsh Hen Mill Johnny Cake mix 1 cup water 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp baking soda Bacon drippings (or substitute with butter or other oil/fat) for frying Chow Chow Relish: 1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp salt Avocado Crema: 2 ripe avocados 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tbsp lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Directions Chow Chow: In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Avocado Crema: In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until smooth. Stir in the sour cream and lime juice until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Johnny Cakes: In a medium bowl, combine the Marsh Hen Mill Johnny Cake mix, water, buttermilk, sugar, and baking soda. Stir until well mixed. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add bacon drippings (or your choice of oil/fat). Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto the skillet, spreading slightly to form small cakes. Just like you would make pancakes. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter. It’s time to assemble! Now, place a spoonful of chow chow relish on top of each mini johnny cake, drizzle each generously with avocado crema. Serve immediately and enjoy! About the Author Chef Jake White is the owner of Charleston Chef Service, LLC, a private chef service based in Charleston, SC. Renowned for his unique culinary approach called 'Farmentation,' Jake combines the best of farm-to-table ingredients with thoughtfully curated ferments. With years of experience in the hospitality industry and a passion for innovative cuisine, Chef Jake White is dedicated to highlighting local and sustainable ingredients in his creations.
Johnny Cake Bake

MHM Recipes

Johnny Cake Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup Marsh Hen Mill Johnny Cakes Mix 2/3 cup of flour 1/4 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking soda 1 cup of milk 3 tbsp of sugar 1 tbsp of melted butter 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored) or 1 cup pureed pumpkin Directions: In a mixing bowl, stir together Marsh Hen Mill Johnny Cake Mix, flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl mix together milk, sugar, and melted butter. Blend flour mixture into wet ingredients. Add diced apples or pureed pumpkin. Stir well. Pour batter into pan, and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the batter just before baking. For a thicker cake, pour batter into a lightly greased 9x9 baking pan. Cook for about 1 hour at 350. For a thinner cake, use a 9x13 baking pan & put into a 350 oven for about 35-40 minutes.
Easy Johnny Cakes

MHM Recipes

Easy Johnny Cakes

Ingredients: 1 cup Marsh Hen Mill Johnny Cakes Mix 1 cup of water 1/4 cup of milk Bacon drippings (butter or other oil/fat can be used) Directions: In a medium saucepan bring water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and pour Johnny Cake mix into a mixing bowl. Stirring constantly, drizzle the hot water over the mix. After the batter is thoroughly mixed, stir in the milk. Heat the bacon drippings in a large cast iron frying pan on medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, drop your batter by the spoonful. Cook until both sides are golden brown, just like a pancake. *Cooking time may vary depending on the stove top and the conditions in the kitchen. Elevation and humidity effect cooking times.