Bolitas de Queso (Arepa Cheese Balls

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 cups Corn meal, pre-cooked
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 cups Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Cheese, hard white

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on hispanickitchen.com

Description

Directions

• In a large bowl, mix water and salt until the salt dissolves.
• Slowly add corn meal. Mix with your hands, using circular movements, making sure everything is mixed well. Rest for 5 minutes. Add the grated cheese.
• In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350º F.
• Divide dough into small, 1-inch balls. Fry them each for two minutes, or until golden. Drain them in a dish lined with paper towels.
• Serve them warm, with guasacaca on the side or any dipping sauce of your choice.