MyPlate Arepas – Cornmeal Patties
An Everyday South American Delight
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.
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.
Total Time
30m
Prep Time:5m
Yields:8 Servings
Ingredients
1½ cups
GOYA® Masarepa – Pre-Cooked White Corn Meal, (or pre-cooked yellow corn meal)
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
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>
Side Dish
MyPlate Corn Fufu (Ugali)
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MyPlate Arepas – Cornmeal Patties
Prep Time: 5m
Total time: 30m
Yields: 8 Servings
<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>
Ingredients
1½ cups
GOYA® Masarepa – Pre-Cooked White Corn Meal, (or pre-cooked yellow corn meal)
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
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>
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