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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 3-4 large eggs
- 3 cup milk
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt (plus more for seasoning)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 4 ounce fresh or reconstituted dried seaweed
- lime wedges (to taste)
- aioli (for dipping)
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