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Golden corn cakes with melted cheese inside, crisp at the edges and soft in the center.
15 min
20 min
8 arepas
Easy
35 min
2 cups (240 g) precooked white cornmeal 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) warm water 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella 1 tbsp neutral oil
1. Combine warm water, salt, and melted butter. 2. Gradually stir in the cornmeal. 3. Rest the dough for 5 minutes. 4. Fold 1 cup mozzarella into the dough. 5. Divide into 8 portions and shape into disks. 6. Make a pocket in each and add some remaining cheese. 7. Seal and reshape. 8. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. 9. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden. 10. Serve warm.
SCHNAX TIP
Wet your hands lightly if the dough cracks while you shape it.