Welcome to a regional recipe like few! The Panchuque is a culinary preparation from Argentina but is especially popular in the region of Córdoba, Tucuman, Jujuy and Santiago del Estero. Even in the rest of the country it is almost not consumed while in these provinces it can be found in restaurants and street stalls.
It can be enjoyed as a main dish at lunch or dinner and can be accompanied with additional sauces or garrisons. It is also ideal for birthdays, children's parties and any occasion that requires what we call "Finger Food . Something like what happens with the well -known Pancho.
The Panchuque is a kind of panqueque or crepe that is made with a mass similar to that of traditional pancakes . However, it is characterized by being larger and thicker. It is like a kind of giant crepe that usually has a sausage inside.
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The Panchuque or Electronic Pancho
As is similar to Pancho, in some places he began to call him electronic pancho . Same economic and ideal to be a fast street meal, the Panchuque is more comfortable to eat in those circumstances since being wrapped in mass of Waffle is more difficult to lose in filling.
Obviously there is no defined origin, which is why apart from winning its creation, some places even gave it its own name. Tucuman is the one who gave him the name of Panchuque (Pancho and Panqueque) while in the rest of the places it is also requested as Electronic Pancho although he does not have a why. The popular ingenuity never for!
This recipe has not only popularized in Argentina, but has also had influence in neighboring countries such as Uruguay and Chile, where similar variants of this delicious dish have been adopted and enjoyed.
In some gastronomic festivals, competitions are carried out to create the largest panchuque. Participants strive to make them impressive dimensions, using huge pans or special panchuqueras to achieve it.
The one that makes its existence possible: the incomparable Panchuquera
Panchuquera is a tool used to prepare the panchuques, but surprisingly there is no specific person accredited as its creator. It is a kind of iron or large and flat pan , similar to a plate to make pancakes, but larger.
The tool itself has been developed and perfected over time by cooks and gastronomy lovers who sought to facilitate their preparation. It has been taken as is the result of the evolution and adaptation of existing kitchen utensils.
Characteristics
This device is used to cook the panchuques evenly and facilitate its flipping during the cooking process. Being larger than a traditional pan, it allows to create larger panchuques, which is a distinctive characteristic of the dish.
How to get it
Nowadays, the panchuquera is available in different sizes and materials, such as cast or non -stick iron, to adapt to the needs and preferences of chefs. It is a popular and practical tool for the preparation of the dish in households and food establishments in Argentina.
The versatility of this recipe
While the recipe is simple to do and with few ingredients (panqueque and sausage mass), each region and even each establishment tries to give it its own identity and also make it a more tasty and appetizing dish. Remember that being a popular meal and in the way, there are many places that sell it. You can try to make your own homemade sausages too!
There are also vegetarians: stuffed only with vegetables. There are also those that in addition to the sausage carry ham and cheese, among others. They are also usually accompanied by french fries , sauces such as chimichurri or cheese, traditional dressings of any pancho such as mustard, mayonnaise and ketchup or simply nothing.
Versatility is defined by personal tastes and by the time of the day. It is not uncommon to see people having breakfast or see the children eating them at the exit of the school. It is the real food for all times .
PANCHUQUES recipe
With their versatility in the fillings and their unique flavor are a perfect option for a fast and tasty meal. They just have to gather the necessary ingredients and follow the simple steps of the recipe. They can make them as large or small as you want and experiment with different filling combinations.
Yield : 8 portions
Preparation time : 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 flour cups
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 8 sausages
How to make the mass of panchuques
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the eggs and mix again.
- Gradually incorporate the milk and stir continuously to avoid lumps. The dough should be soft and homogeneous.
- Add the oil and mix again until it is well incorporated.
How to make perfect panchuques in a few steps
- Heat a large pan or a panchuquera over medium-high heat. Pour a portion of the dough into the hot pan, extending it evenly to form a large circle.
- Place a sausage in the center and wrap it with the dough. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and the dough is cooked.
- Repeat the process with all sausages, once they are ready, serve them hot.
