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Arepas de Maiz Peto (Colombian Hominy Corn Arepas)

Arepas de Maiz Peto (Colombian Hominy Corn Arepas)

Erica Dinho
5 from 26 votes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 6 arepas
Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound dried hominy corn Maiz
  • Water
  • Salt
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Place the dried corn in a large bowl with water and let it soak overnight.
  • Rinse and drain. Place it a large pot with salted water and cook over medium heat until the corn is soft, about 2 to 3 hours, stir occasionally, adding additional water if needed.
  • Drain and let it cool.
  • Place the hominy corn and butter in a food processor or food grinder and process until a dough is form. Transfer to a bowl mix thoroughly. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
  • Form small balls with the dough. Place each ball between 2 plastic bags and with a flat pot cover flatten to ½ inch or form small patties with your hands.
  • Add butter to a nonstick pan or a u201cparillau201d over medium heat. Place the arepas in the pan, and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until a crust forms or they are golden brown.Serve with butter and fresh cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 339IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Arepa Colombiana
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