Colombian Corn Arepa Recipe - quearepas.com
To prepare the arepa de choclo with canned corn and blender, simply blend 2 cups of canned baby corn with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt until smooth. Then, pour portions of the mixture into a hot skillet with oil or butter, cooking until golden brown and crispy. Open the arepas in half, fill them with your favorite ingredients and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned baby corn (drained)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil or butter for cooking
- 1/2 tbsp Salt
- 1 unit Fillings and side dishes of your choice (cheese, meat, chicken, avocado, etc.)
- 1 tbsp Butter for mixing
Instructions
- Drain canned baby corn and place in blender.
- Add one egg, butter, sugar and salt to the corn in the blender.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth and homogeneous. The consistency should be slightly runny, similar to a thick milkshake.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add a little vegetable oil or butter to grease the pan.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the corn mixture into the hot skillet. Using a spatula, spread the mixture to form a round, flat arepa.
- Cook the corn arepa for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Be sure to cook over medium heat so that it cooks properly without burning.
- Repeat the process with the rest of the corn mixture until you have used all the batter.
- Serve the arepas de choclo con queso and enjoy them while they are hot.
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Nutritional Information
The nutritional information for arepa de choclo may vary depending on the ingredients used and the serving size. Below are approximate values for an average size corn arepa (approximately 100 grams):- Calories: about 200-250 calories.
- Fats: about 5-10 grams, depending on ingredients and cooking method.
- Carbohydrates: about 35-40 grams, mainly from corn.
- Protein: about 5-8 grams, depending on the fillings used.
- Fiber: about 3-5 grams, mainly from corn.
- Vitamins and minerals: corn arepas can be a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron and calcium, especially if ingredients such as queso costeño and vegetables are used in the fillings.