Dominican Sweet Corn Arepas

Ingredients

• 2 Tassen Fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 Tasse Pre-cooked corn flour (Harina P.A.N. or similar)
• 1/4 Tasse Granulated sugar
• 1/4 Tasse Coconut milk
• 2 Esslöffel Melted butter
• 1 Teelöffel Anise seeds, crushed (optional)
• 1/2 Teelöffel Salt
• Pflanzenöl Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. If using frozen corn, thaw it. Blend corn kernels in a blender or food processor until a coarse paste forms. Do not over-blend.
2. Transfer the corn paste to a large bowl. Add pre-cooked corn flour, sugar, coconut milk, melted butter, crushed anise seeds (if using), and salt. Mix well until a slightly sticky dough forms.
3. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the corn flour to hydrate.
4. With lightly floured hands, form small patties, about 1 cm thick and 7-8 cm in diameter.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the arepas in batches for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

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