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Colombian choclo arepas

Colombian sweet-corn arepas, lightly sweetened and browned in butter. Makes 4 arepas.

This Colombian version is made with blended sweet-corn kernels and cooked in a skillet. The mixture is delicate: turn the arepas carefully once the edges are browned.

Total time20 min
DifficultyEasy
servings4
Colombian choclo arepas
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Method

  1. 01

    Blend the corn

    Blend the sweet-corn kernels with the sugar until you have a thick mixture. Leave a few small pieces if you want to retain some texture.

  2. 02

    Shape and brown the arepas

    Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per arepa and spread it into disks. Cook for about 2 minutes per side; turn them carefully once the edges are browned.

    10 min

Sources and review

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