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Grilled Arepas with Farmer's Cheese (or Queso Blanco)

Grilled Arepas with Farmer's Cheese (or Queso Blanco)

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These grilled arepas with farmer's cheese offer a delightful variation on the traditional South American staple. By blending fresh corn kernels with instant cornmeal and savoury Manchego cheese, these patties achieve a beautiful balance of sweetness and saltiness. The texture is designed to be perfectly contrasting, providing a crisp, toasted exterior from the grill and a tender, yielding middle that melts in the mouth.

As a versatile vegetarian dish, these arepas work wonderfully as a light lunch, a side for summer barbecues, or an inventive appetiser for your next gathering. They are particularly convenient for entertaining, as the dough can be prepared a day in advance and kept chilled. Serve them warm with a topping of fresh, crumbly cheese for an authentic and satisfying homemade treat.

Ingredients for Grilled Arepas with Farmer's Cheese (or Queso Blanco)

240ml corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
180ml heated chicken stock or water
240ml instant cornmeal
1 1/2 cucharaditas de azúcar
1 teaspoon soured cream
30g Manchego cheese, grated
1 cucharada de mantequilla, derretida
110g farmer's cheese or Mexican queso blanco

How to make Grilled Arepas with Farmer's Cheese (or Queso Blanco)

In a blender, process the corn kernels and chicken stock until smooth. Pour the cornmeal into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and soured 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 flavour 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.

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