Fried Masa Cakes with Cheese (Arepas de Queso)
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- Served Person: Makes 12 arepas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- Carbohydrate 16 g(5%)
- Cholesterol 23 mg(8%)
- Fat 10 g(15%)
- Fiber 0 g(2%)
- Protein 5 g(11%)
- Saturated Fat 5 g(24%)
- Sodium 195 mg(8%)
- Calories 174
Preparation Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in butter. Combine arepa flour, salt, sugar, and mozzarella in a large bowl. Add hot milk and stir until combined. Let mixture stand until milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will continue to stiffen). Form dough into 12 balls (about 2 inches in diameter) and flatten between palms into 3 1/2- to 4-inch patties (about 1/3 inch thick). Heat ‚ tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately low heat until hot, then cook 3 or 4 arepas until cooked through and golden in patches, 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Make more arepas in same manner, adding oil as needed.
Preparation Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in butter. Combine arepa flour, salt, sugar, and mozzarella in a large bowl. Add hot milk and stir until combined. Let mixture stand until milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will continue to stiffen). Form dough into 12 balls (about 2 inches in diameter) and flatten between palms into 3 1/2- to 4-inch patties (about 1/3 inch thick). Heat ‚ tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately low heat until hot, then cook 3 or 4 arepas until cooked through and golden in patches, 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Make more arepas in same manner, adding oil as needed.
