Ingredients
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup skim milk
- 4 tbsp iSpice World FlavorsTM Latin Seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Pour milk into a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until just hot but not boiling. Stir butter into milk.
Step 2
Combine milk, cornmeal, cheese, corn, jalapeno, iSpice World FlavorsTM Latin Seasoning, green onions and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Mix until a thick batter is formed. Cover and let stand 20 minutes.
Step 3
Divide the dough into 12 balls, greasing your hands so the dough doesn�t stick. Flatten the balls into 1/2-inch-thick disks and rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Fry the arepas 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 6
Carefully slice through the middle of the arepas and serve warm with a filling of vegetables, black beans, sour cream or just butter.
