Corn Arepas

Serves 8
Time 35 min
Corn Arepas

Arepas, or corn cakes, are popular in South American countries like Venezuela and Colombia where they are typically served warm with meats and stews. They're a perfect accompaniment to chili.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 1/4 cupsgluten-free low-sodium vegetable broth or water
    1 tablespooncorn oil or extra-virgin olive oil
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    2 cupsmasa harina
    1 teaspooncumin
    1 cupcorn kernels
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

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Method

In a saucepan over high heat, bring broth, corn oil and salt to a boil.


In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and cumin.


Pour hot liquid over masa and stir until the consistency of a batter.


Add corn.


Stir until combined. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.


Divide dough into 8 pieces.


Form each into a ball and then press into 1/2-inch-thick patties.


Heat a griddle pan or cast iron pan with remaining tablespoon oil to medium high heat. Working in batches and taking care not to overcrowd the pan, cook cakes until blackened, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve warm.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

1 arepa

Calories

160

Total Fat

5g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

170mg

Total Carbohydrate

28g

Dietary Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

3g

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