Arepas

Name: Arepas
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh corn kernels OR; 2 cups cooked cream-style corn; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk or half and half; 3/4 to 1 cups masa harina; 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's seasoned salt (see note); Neutral oil, for frying

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups fresh corn kernels OR
2 cups cooked cream-style corn
1 egg
1/4 cup milk or half and half
3/4 to 1 cups masa harina
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's seasoned salt (see note)
Neutral oil, for frying

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine corn, egg, milk and seasoned salt. Stir to mix.
2

Add enough masa harina to make a thick dough. Think sugar cookie dough in consistency.
3

Heat 3 tablespoons or so of oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
4

Scoop up about 1/4 cup of arepa mixture, make a ball, and flatten in your palms to about 1/4 inch thick.
5

Fry on both sides until golden, and drain on paper towels on a rack.
6

NOTE: Lawry's Seasoned Salt is my go-to seasoning. It has salt, celery powder and paprika that I can identify, and I'm not certain what else. If you prefer to come up with your own seasoning blends, season these however best works for you!