AREPAS (CORN GRIDDLE CAKES)

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A popular snack in Columbia, Venezuela, Panama and many other Hispanic countries. Serve with toppings such as cheese, salsa, cream cheese, and butter. I choose to melt cheese on mine during the cooking process, which makes them extra yummy!

Provided by Jennifer M

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes     Whole Grain Pancake Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups warm water
2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine water, cornmeal, and salt in a bowl. Mix together and let sit until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Form dough into patties about 5 inches across and 1/2-inch thick.
  • Coat a griddle with butter. Cook patties, one at a time, over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 302.7 mg

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