Sweet corn arepa

Sweet corn arepa
Alternative namesArepa de choclo, arepa de chócolo
Associated cuisineColombian cuisine
Main ingredientsSweet corn flour
Similar dishesCachapa
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Sweet corn arepa (Spanish: arepa de choclo or arepa de chócolo) is a common variation of arepa made with sweet corn instead of the typical white corn. It is common in Colombian cuisine and can be topped or filled with cheese.

This type of griddlecake is known as a cachapa in Venezuela and a chorreada in Costa Rica. In Mexico, sweet corn cakes are known as toquera or toquete depending on the state.

The sweet corn arepa may have originated in the Cauca Valley in Colombia.

Colombia

The sweet corn arepa is typical of the Andean Region, encompassing the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Santander, and Tolima.

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References

  1. ↑ Restrepo, Antonio José (1930). El cancionero de Antioquia (in Spanish). Editorial Lux.
  2. ↑ Anooshahr, Bahar (29 March 2022). "Where to Find Delicious Arepas in Phoenix". Phoenix New Times.
  3. ↑ "Arepas de choclo: truco para preparar esta receta y que no se desarmen". elespectador.com (in Spanish). 26 January 2023.