Arepas – Cornmeal Patties

Name: Arepas – Cornmeal Patties
Prep time: 5M
Total time: 30M
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: South America
Ingredients: 1½ cups Masarepa – Pre-Cooked White Corn Meal; 1½ cups warm water; 2 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated; 2 tbsp. milk; Pinch of salt; butter for coating skillet

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An Everyday South American Delight

Arepas, or cornmeal patties, are an easy and scrumptious complement to any meal. Found on the tables of Colombia and Venezuela, many families make Arepas as a fun and flavorful substitute for the common dinner roll.

Place a crispy Arepa or two on the side of any main course for a tasty addition to any meal, any time of day. Arepas are a favorite filler for families throughout South America.

Total Time

30m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:6 Servings

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Ingredients

1½ cups

GOYA® Masarepa – Pre-Cooked White Corn Meal(pre-cooked white or yellow corn flour)

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1½ cups

warm water

2 oz.

mozzarella cheese, grated

2 tbsp.

milk

Pinch of salt

butter for coating skillet

Directions

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Step 1

Combine the corn flour, water, cheese, milk and salt, mixing thoroughly. Let mixture stand for five minutes.

Step 2

Form 18 disk shaped arepas, each about 3 inches in diameter, 1/4″ thick.

Step 3

Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat. Cook the Arepas in batches until crispy and golden brown on each side.

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Arepas – Cornmeal Patties

Prep Time: 5m

Total time: 30m

Yields: 6 Servings

<h2 class="subheader">An Everyday South American Delight</h2> Arepas, or cornmeal patties, are an easy and scrumptious complement to any meal. Found on the tables of Colombia and Venezuela, many families make Arepas as a fun and flavorful substitute for the common dinner roll. Place a crispy Arepa or two on the side of any main course for a tasty addition to any meal, any time of day. Arepas are a favorite filler for families throughout South America.