World Flavors Cookbook

Arepas de Choclo

Sweet fresh corn arepas from the Colombian Andean highlands — thick, slightly sweet, served with butter and farmer cheese.

Cuisine: Colombia

Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh corn, kernels scraped (or 400g frozen sweet corn)
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 50g flour
• Butter and queso fresco to serve

Instructions

1. Blend corn kernels until smooth.
2. Mix in egg, melted butter, sugar, salt, and flour.
3. Let rest 5 minutes.
4. Drop large spoonfuls onto a hot buttered griddle.
5. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
6. Serve immediately with butter and crumbled queso fresco.