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Arepas

Arepas

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Corn off the Cob
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    Kayb's Notes: Think of it as a tortilla with benefits, the benefits being a lovely, chewy corn kernels throughout, plus a wonderful "corny" taste from the masa harina. I serve them as bread with lots of...

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Serves 4-6

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine corn, egg, milk and seasoned salt. Stir to mix.

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  2. Add enough masa harina to make a thick dough. Think sugar cookie dough in consistency.

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  3. Heat 3 tablespoons or so of oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

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  4. Scoop up about 1/4 cup of arepa mixture, make a ball, and flatten in your palms to about 1/4 inch thick.

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  5. Fry on both sides until golden, and drain on paper towels on a rack.

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  6. NOTE: Lawry's Seasoned Salt is my go-to seasoning. It has salt, celery powder and paprika that I can identify, and I'm not certain what else. If you prefer to come up with your own seasoning blends, season these however best works for you!

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3 Comments on Arepas

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I Love Arepas! can't wait to try htis recipe. thanks Kay.

Copy_of_me Reply

These sound and look yummy!

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Wow, never thought to make the arepa masa from scratch! I always buy the pre-made stuff where you just add water. I'll def try making it by hand now with this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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