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Cornmeal Fritters (Arepitas de Maíz)

These crunchy, semi-sweet cornmeal fritters are great for an afternoon snack, as a side dish or served as hors d'oeuvres.

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In a medium bowl combine corn flour, egg and butter using a spoon.

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Add salt to warm water and mix in with corn flour.

Put in the anise seed and finally add the sugar. Make sure the mix is well combined.

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Add oil to a small frying pan and place on the stove at medium heat. When the oil is hot put tablespoons of the mixture into the oil.

Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn to a golden color.

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Arepitas de maíz take just 20 minutes to make with five basic ingredients.

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