Dominican Arepitas de Maíz

Prep 10 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 15

There are many variations in Latin America as to what an arepa is. In the Dominican Republic, these mini fried patties are called arepitas and are made with corn. These arepitas de maíz are a childhood favorite for many Dominicans. They are easy to make and they can be enjoyed as a side dish, main meal or as a snack, as well as a breakfast option with a cup of hot chocolate on the side. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1 1/2

cups corn meal

1/2

teaspoon baking powder

cup milk

tablespoon unsalted butter

1/2

teaspoon salt

tablespoon sugar

eggs, beaten

Oil for frying

Directions

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1

Combine corn meal and baking powder. Set aside.
2

Add milk, butter, salt, and sugar to sauce pan and heat over medium high until milk is warm and sugar, butter, and salt have dissolved.
3

Remove pan from the heat and add corn meal mixture.
4

After well combined, add eggs and mix well.
5

Drop one tablespoon at a time in a skillet with very hot oil and cook until golden brown, turning once on each side.

Expert Tips

Arepitas are better enjoyed warm.
Fry one arepita, try it and adjust salt level to taste.
If the final mixture is too runny or too dense, you can adjust the texture with extra warm milk or extra corn meal.

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More About This Recipe

There are many variations in Latin America as to what an arepa is. In the Dominican Republic, these mini fried patties are called arepitas and are made with corn. These arepitas de maíz are a childhood favorite for many Dominicans. They are easy to make and they can be enjoyed as a side dish, main meal or as a snack, as well as a breakfast option with a cup of hot chocolate on the side.