Name: Sweet Corn Arepas
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1½ cup (319 g) sweet corn kernels; 1 cup (150 g) pre-cooked cornmeal; 3 tbsp sugar (brown or white); 1tsp salt; 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese (optional); 1½ – 2 cups (360 – 480 ml) milk; 2 tbsp melted butter; Butter (to grill the arepas); Mozzarella slices (optional)

Ingredients

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1½ cup (319 g) sweet corn kernels
1 cup (150 g) pre-cooked cornmeal
3 tbsp sugar (brown or white)
1tsp salt
1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
1½ – 2 cups (360 – 480 ml) milk
2 tbsp melted butter
Butter (to grill the arepas)
Mozzarella slices (optional)

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Instructions

Blend the corn in a blender or food processor until you get a puree. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the pre-cooked cornmeal, sugar, salt, mozzarella cheese, milk, the blended corn and melted butter. Start with 1½ cup of milk and then add more if you see that the batter is too thick.
Melt 1-2 tsp of butter in a large pan on medium heat and then pour about ¼-½ cup of the corn batter, depending on how big you want the arepas. Flatten them on top and then shape them into a circle with the help of a spatula. Grill them for 5-7 minutes per side or until they’re golden brown. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, you can place 1-2 slices of mozzarella cheese on top so that it has time to melt. Serve immediately.