Make These Lazy Cheese Arepas With Slaw

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup frozen or fresh sweet corn kernels
• 2 cups masarepa (precooked corn flour for arepas), preferably Harina P.A.N.
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 pound soft cheese
• 1/3 pound aged cow's-milk cheese, such as cotija or Pecorino Romano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons corn oil
• Slaw
• Your preferred hot sauce, for serving (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced jicama
• 1/2 cup sliced apple
• 1/2 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup fennel
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro