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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 arepas 40g Recipe makes 25 arepas) The following items or measurements are not included below: queso blanco
Calories 79
Calories from Fat 35		(44%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 3.9g	5%
	Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 16mg		5%
Sodium 25mg		1%
Potassium 76mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 0.7g	2%
	Sugars 1.0g
Protein 2.1g		4%
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⁽⁵⁾ RATE IT NOW Print Recipe

By: Chef Kate
Jan 16, 2006

These wonderful corncakes are served at Bolivar with a little creme fraiche and salt and pepper. Such a treat!

25 arepas (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs frozen corn, thawed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup masa harina
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
3 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
3 tablespoons queso blanco, grated (or cotija or ricotta salata)
1 tablespoon butter (for frying)
2 teaspoons oil (for frying)

Directions

1
In a food processor or blender, process the corn, melted butter, egg and milk until pureed.
2
Add masa harina and sugar and pulse to combine (If you are not using a food processor, remove corn mixture from the blender to a large bowl and then add and combine the ingredients).
3
Let the mixture stand at room temperature for twenty minutes.
4
Add the cheese and incorporate them into the batter.
5
Set a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the butter and oil and heat till the foam subsides.
6
Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, flattening after each turn.
7
Serve immediately, with creme fraiche for dipping.

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From: mariposa13

On May 26, 2009

Good, I used cotija cheese.

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From: MarraMamba

On Oct 16, 2007

oh my. oh my...oh my god. These are addictive, inhalable, and thank goodness i cut the recipe in half or all 24 arepas would be my lunch. oh chef kate. amazing. Next time i will use low fat sharp cheddar to cut down the fats since i am clearly unable to eat just 2, and this time i did not use oil for frying, just a well seasoned cast iron skillet. These are ... wonderful Never had them before, never made them before, i will need to do a double batch and freeze them too.

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From: sugarpea

On Jan 18, 2006

I didn't quite know what to expect ,but this was marvelous. Kind of a cross between a corn pancake and the corn version of a German potato pancake, moist and creamy. We devoured these lightly topped with Greek yogurt. Soooo addictive. We'll definitely be having these again, Chef Kate.

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From: kzbhansen

On Mar 20, 2006

I made these tonight they were very good. I used cotija cheese and parmesan/romano/asiago cheese with these. I added just a bit more sugar to them and served them with honey for my kids because I didnt have anything else. I will make these again.

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