Arepa de Choclo – Sweet Corn Arepa

Posted by on May 5, 2008 in Appetizers, breakfast, Colombian, International Street Food, Recipes | 0 comments

Arepa de Choclo – Sweet Corn Arepa

The arepa is a corn-based bread found in the Northern Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It is usually transformed into a patty and then baked, grilled or fried. Some people stuff them with either cheese, vegetables or meats. This was the first dish I immediately took a liking to while visiting Colombia. There are several different kinds of arepas I sampled before I discovered the arepa de choclo. It was the sweetest and most moist arepa out of the bunch. In Colombia they are typically cooked in homes on an asador...

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