Arepas
Small precooked cornmeal and cheese patties, pan-fried until golden.
Active time25 min
Cooking21 min
Total36 minResting : 5 min
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 57 g grated mozzarella
- 1 and a half cups of water
- 1 and a half cups of precooked corn flour for arepas
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation
Mix the precooked corn flour, lukewarm water, mozzarella, milk and salt in a bowl. Rest for 5 minutes, then knead with damp hands until smooth and supple.
2 tbsp whole milk57 g grated mozzarella1 and a half cups of water1 and a half cups of precooked corn flour for arepas1 pinch of salt- bowl
- spoon
Divide into 18 small balls. Flatten to discs about 7.5 cm across and 0.6 cm thick. Smooth the edges with damp hands to prevent cracks.
- work surface
Melt a little butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the arepas in batches for about 7 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked in the centre. Use the remaining butter for later batches. Serve warm.
2 tsp unsalted butter- non-stick frying pan
- spatula
Allergens
- Milk
Composition to check for: Celery, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Lupin, Molluscs, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites.
Sources and credits
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