GRILLED AREPAS w/FARMER'S CHEESE

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 SERVINGS
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
• 3/4 cup heated chicken stock or water
• 1 cup instant cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon sour cream
• 1 ounce Manchego cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 cup farmer's cheese or Mexican queso blanco

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender, process the corn kernels and chicken stock until smooth.

Pour the cornmeal into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and sour cream.

Pour in the chicken stock and corn mixture while stirring with your hands or a wooden spoon. Add the grated cheese.

Form mixture into a ball. Then separate into 8 pieces.

Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into a pancake about 1/4-inch thick and 2 inches in diameter (but rub your fingers around the edge so that it maintains its thickness). At this point you can cover the arepas with a damp kitchen towel and refrigerate them for up to 1 day before grilling.

Light a fire in a charcoal or gas grill.

Brush the arepas lightly with the melted butter (for flavor and to prevent sticking).

Grill the arepas until golden, about 3 minutes on each side.

They should be toasted on the outside, but soft in the middle.

Let cool to room temperature.

Before serving, top with a spread of the farmer's cheese.