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AREPAS CON QUESO INSPIRED BY ENCANTO

Name: Arepas con Queso inspired by Encanto
Cook time: 1200 s
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Arepas con Queso; 12 oz water (~100 110°F); 1 tsp kosher salt; 10 oz (weigh) pre cooked white corn flour or masarepa; 1 oz unsalted butter, soft + more for cooking (if browning too much, use olive oil); 2 1/2 oz low moisture mozzarella, shredded; Optional: deli sliced mozzarella cheese

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20 min

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INGREDIENTS

For the Arepas con Queso

12 oz water (~100 110°F)

1 tsp kosher salt

10 oz (weigh) pre cooked white corn flour or masarepa

1 oz unsalted butter, soft + more for cooking (if browning too much, use olive oil)

2 ½ oz low moisture mozzarella, shredded

Optional: deli sliced mozzarella cheese

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DIRECTIONS

For the Arepas con Queso

In a large bowl, combine water and salt.

12 oz water (~100 110°F)

1 tsp kosher salt

Slowly add the cornflour, in 4-5 additions, to the water mixture. Using your hands, begin mixing and kneading the dough until all of the cornflour is incorporated. Let the mixture sit for 3 minutes.

10 oz (weigh) pre cooked white corn flour or masarepa

Once the dough has rested, add the butter and cheese. Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes or until completely smooth and homogeneous. **try hand flattening one to check for proper moisture** If the dough is too dry, add another 1-2 ounces of water, or enough to form a supple but not sticky dough.

1 oz unsalted butter, soft + more for cooking (if browning too much, use olive oil)

2 ½ oz low moisture mozzarella, shredded

Using wet hands, divide the dough into 8 relatively even balls. Press the balls into patties about ½ inch thick and 3-4 inches in diameter.

Preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Brush the pan with more softened butter, then add the arepas.

unsalted butter, soft + more for cooking (if browning too much, use olive oil)

Cook on each side for 5-7 minutes, or until browned on both sides and cooked through. The arepas should be fluffy but not wet when cut into.

Optionally, allow the arepas to cool for 2-3 minutes, or until handleable. Then, slice an opening on one side of each arepa, making sure not to cut through to the other side. Place a folded 1-2 slices of mozzarella cheese in the opened pocket of each arepa. Return the arepas to the same pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Optional: deli sliced mozzarella cheese

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