Grilled Arepas With Cheese Recipes

GRILLED AREPAS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Place corn kernels and chicken stock in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
• Pour the cornmeal into a large bowl.
• Stir in the sugar and sour cream.
• Stir in corn mixture.
• Add cheese.
• Form mixture into a ball.
• Separate dough into 8 pieces.
• Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into a pancake about 1/4-inch thick and 2 inches in diameter ( rub your fingers around the edge so that it maintains its thickness).
• Preheat grill.
• Brush the arepas lightly with the melted butter.
• Grill the arepas until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. They should be toasted on the outside, but soft in the middle.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• Before serving, top with a spread of the farmer's cheese.

FRIED MASA CAKES WITH CHEESE (AREPAS DE QUESO)

Steps:

• 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.