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Arepitas de Maiz (Cornmeal Fritters)

Arepitas de Maiz (Cornmeal Fritters) is a traditional Dominican (from the Dominican Republic) recipe for a classic snack or accompaniment of a cornmeal, milk, egg and aniseed batter that's fried to cook. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Dominican Republic version of: Cornmeal Fritters (Arepitas de Maiz).

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Milk RecipesDominican-republic Recipes


Ingredients:

140g cornmeal
150ml milk (whole or skim)
2 large eggs
¾ tsp salt
1 tsp aniseed
1½ tsp granulated sugar
250ml oil, for frying

Method:

In a bowl, mix together the cornmeal, milk, eggs, salt, aniseed, and sugar. Cover and set aside to soak in the refrigerator for an hour (this step is optional but highly recommended)

Place a frying pan over medium heat and use to heat up the oil. Add the cornmeal mix one tablespoon at a time, forming small, thick, pancakes.

Cook, turning frequently until golden brown on both sides.

Serve hot as a snack or accompaniment.