Almojábanas (Huila-Style Cheese Corn Rolls)

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Country
Region
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Cooking time
15 minutes
Number of servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
500 gr threshed corn
1500 gr fresh cheese (cuajada)
3 piece(s) egg yolks
125 gr butter
pinch salt to taste
Directions
  1. Let the corn swell for 3 days, in water that is changed each day.
  2. Remove, drain and grind together with the cuajada, knead and work well with the yolks and butter.
  3. Make small balls and place on a pan (not greased), and bring to preheated oven at 400°, for 12 minutes or until golden, as preferred.
  4. Arepas de arroz [orejas de perro] tolima