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Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 300ml milk
- 160g flour
- Pinch salt
- For the filling
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 stick celery, finely chopped
- 500g horse meat, minced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 300ml beef stock
- Splash red wine
- Splash Worcestershire sauce, or two
- 1 teaspoon corn flour
- To coat
- Breadcrumbs, to coat the pancakes
- Oil, for frying
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Seasoned flour
- Sprinkle paprika (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1551g | |
| Calories 1707 | |
| Calories from Fat 439 | 26% |
| Total Fat 48.83g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat 17.77g | 71% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 850mg | 283% |
| Sodium 1789mg | 75% |
| Potassium 3022mg | 86% |
| Total Carbs 151.45g | 40% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
| Sugars 23.07g | 15% |
| Protein 155.36g | 249% |
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