Cornmeal Fritters (Arepitas de Maiz)

Arepitas the Maiz are tasty, simple and fast to make; also know as: arepas fritas or fritatas de maiz.

Ready in: 20 Minutes (7 Prep - 13 cook/fry)  |  Serves: 6 - 8  |  Complexity: Easy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tbs butter
• 1 large egg (2 if small)
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 tbs sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp aniseed
• 1 cup frying oil

Directions

1. Place a pot over medium heat add water, milk, butter, salt, aniseed, cinnamon, and sugar; bring to boil.
2. Remove from heat.
3. while constantly stirring add cornmeal, mix well.
4. Lastly add egg(s).
5. Add oil to frying a pan and bring to medium heat.
6. Pour the mix one spoonful at a time into frying pan.
7. Fry for a few minutes and turn over remove from oil when they are golden brown on both sides.
8. Serve immediately.

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