Arepas de Choclo con Quesito

Arepas de Choclo con Quesito

Arepas de Choclo con Quesito

These arepas, which are popular in the Andes region of Colombia, are made out of fresh corn kernels straight of the husk. They are puréed in a food processor until a batter forms, then ladled into a buttered skillet and cooked for 5 minutes a side until crispy. The corn arepas are topped with queso fresco and drizzled with honey.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: breakfast, Colombian, Latin American
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • queso fresco crumbled
  • honey

Instructions

  • Place the corn, sugar, and salt in a food processor.
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  • Purée until a batter is formed.
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  • Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Drop a ladles worth of batter per corn cake in the skillet.
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  • Cook for 4-5 minutes a side until golden brown and crispy.
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Top the corn cakes with queso fresco and drizzle over honey.