Name: Almojábana
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 500 Gram Maíz pilado; 250 Gram Queso blanco; 1 pinch Sal; Unit Aceite

How to prepare Almojábana

Versión en español

On this page we present you 2 different ways to prepare this recipe:

Almojábana (Original version)
Almojábana (Version with 6 ingredients and 7 steps)

Enjoy it in the mornings or share it with coffee at any time; almojabanas are a delicious option.

Originally from Panama, the almojábana is a traditional bite that has endured over the years. This recipe has its roots in Panamanian cuisine, where it has become a staple of the local gastronomy. Enjoyed during breakfast or as a coffee accompaniment, almojábana is appreciated for its unique flavor and fluffy texture.

We hope you enjoy preparing this recipe together.

Almojábana

Pastry

45 minutes

Boiled

4 Servings

Ingredients

500 grams of Maíz pilado

250 grams of Queso blanco

1 pinch of Sal

Aceite

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the delicious corn arepas, the first step is to cook the corn until it softens.

Step 2 : Once ready, wash and grind it to prepare the dough.

Step 3 : Add salt to taste and knead well.

Step 4 : Then, shape the dough into balls or cylinders, giving them the desired shape.

Step 5 : Next, fry them in plenty of hot oil until golden.

Step 6 : Once ready, remove from the oil, drain on absorbent paper to remove excess fat, and serve to enjoy at any occasion.

Panamanian Arepitas

Discover how to make these delicious Panamanian-style arepitas at home, a typical recipe made from starch and cheese.

Pastry

12 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound of White cheese, grated

2 tablespoons of Melted butter

1 pound of Cassava starch

1 ½ cup of Milk

2 Eggs

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : In a bowl, sift the starch and add the grated cheese, mixing well until evenly combined.

Step 2 : Next, incorporate the butter, salt, and eggs, mixing with a spoon.

Step 3 : Then, gradually add the milk and mix until forming a medium-consistency dough.

Step 4 : Let the dough rest for 5 minutes and then form small balls, placing them on a greased and floured tray.

Step 5 : Bake in a preheated oven at 280°C (550°F) for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180°C (355°F) and bake for another 20 minutes until golden.

Step 6 : It's important not to flatten the arepitas when placing them on the baking tray so they can grow in size as they cook.

Step 7 : If the cheese is very salty, extra salt does not need to be added to the recipe.