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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
South American , Dominican
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup milk (whole or skim) + 2 tablespoons
- 2 egg (large)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon aniseed
- 1½ teaspoon sugar (white, granulated)
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
1. Mixing ingredients
- 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)
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2. Frying
- 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
- Serve hot. See suggestions above the recipe.
Nutrition Information
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
(5%)
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
% 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.