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MyPlate Arepas – Cornmeal Patties

MyPlate Arepas – Cornmeal Patties

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<h2 class="subheader">An Everyday South American Delight</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

Total Time

30m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:8 Servings

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Ingredients

1½ cups

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

1½ cups

<p><span>water</span></p>

2 oz.

<p><span> low fat, low-sodium mozzarella cheese, grated </span></p>

2 tbsp.

<p><span>fat-free milk </span></p>

⅛ tsp.

salt or ¼ tsp. GOYA® Adobo Light with Pepper (50% Less Sodium)

2 tsp.

butter

Directions

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Step 1

<p>In medium mixing bowl, combine masarepa, water, cheese, milk and salt, mixing thoroughly. Let mixture stand five minutes.</p>

Step 2

<p>Using wet hands, knead dough until smooth. Divide dough into 18 portions; with wet hands, roll dough into small balls.</p>

Step 3

<p>Heat butter in large griddle, or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place balls of dough on hot surface about 3½” apart. Using palm of hand, flatten balls to form disks 3″ diameter x ¼” thick. Cook, flipping once, until crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per batch. Serve warm.</p>

Products in this Recipe

Masarepa White Corn Meal

Masarepa White Corn Meal
Adobo Light with Pepper (50% Less Sodium)

Adobo Light with Pepper (50% Less Sodium)

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