Arepa de Choclo | Colombian Sweet Corn Cakes w/ Dairy Free Cheese

Recipe Credit: Dinorah Rodriguez @itsdinorah Full Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/W32tbDiwjyo Arepa de Choclo or Colombian Sweet Corn Cakes are one of my go-to foods at NYC fairs as well as when I'm in Cartagena, Colombia! I made this recipe without eggs and dairy cheese and it's just as good or better than the commonly known Arepa de Choclo recipe. Feel free (always) to add real cheese. I made a few with real mozzarella and provolone for my loved ones and it was a hit. Pepper Sauce recipe mentioned in the video, coming soon ... Hope you enjoy this easy and delicious recipe! Note: Stainless Steel Round Cookie Cutters are optional to shape the arepa. They hold up well on their own similar to a pancake. I wanted the "fair" feel for the presentation : )

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine all sauce ingredients. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor add all ingredients (with the exception of the extra butter for griddling/ cooking). Blend until all ingredients are well incorporated. If the batter is too thick to pour, add more oat milk or milk of preference, a tablespoon at a time.

Step 3

In a skillet on medium heat melt butter and had about 3 tablespoons of the batter (depending on what size you prefer), followed by cheese and another 2 - 3 tablespoons of the batter to encapsulate the cheese. I used stainless steel round cookie cutters to get a the "NYC fair" shape but they hold up well on their own similar to a pancake.

Step 4

Cook for 3 minutes covered to make sure the arepa is cooked through

Step 5

After 3 minutes uncover and flip. Cook for another 3 minutes uncovered.

Step 6

Serve with mayo ketchup and pepper sauce (separate recipe) & Enjoy!