Arepas

Directions

1. 1
   Put the cornmeal in a food processor or blender and grind until fine.
2. 2
   Transfer to a large bowl and mix with the salt and cheese.
3. 3
   Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a steady simmer.
4. 4
   Add the butter and stir until melted.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat and stir into the cornmeal mixture to form a thick batter.
6. 6
   Fold in the corn kernels.
7. 7
   Let the batter rest until it thickens into a soft dough, about 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Form 1-inch balls from the mixture and flatten with your palm to 1/4-inch-thick disks.
9. 9
   Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the arepas, working in batches, until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 3 minutes on the other side.
10. 10
    Serve hot with butter.