Arepitas de Maiz [Recipe + Video] Cornmeal Fritters

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Arepitas de Maiz [Recipe + Video] Cornmeal Fritters

Arepitas de maiz (cornmeal fritters), a delectable side dish that can also be served as a snack or appetizer, are very easy and quick to make.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup whole milk + 2 tablespoons, or skim milk
  • 2 egg large
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon aniseed
  • teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cooking oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mixing ingredients

  1. Mix cornmeal, milk, eggs, salt, aniseed, and sugar.Cover and let it rest in the fridge for an hour (this step is optional but recommended, see tips above the recipe)

2. Frying

  1. In a frying pan heat the oil over medium heat. Pour the mix one spoonful at a time into pan, making small thick pancakes. Fry and turn till golden brown on both sides.

3. Serving

  1. Serve hot. See suggestions above the recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2g Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 475mg (20%) Potassium 178mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2g
Calories 322kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 475mg 20%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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