Arepas
Arepas are a delightful, versatile dish made from pre-cooked cornmeal, offering a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these little pockets of joy can be filled with your favorite ingredients, from cheese and avocado to pulled pork. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, arepas bring comfort food to a whole new level. Whether you’re hosting brunch or enjoying a cozy night in, these arepas will impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: South American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa)
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- Your favorite fillings (cheese, meats, veggies)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the pre-cooked cornmeal and salt. Gradually add warm water until the dough is smooth.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into golf ball-sized balls. Flatten each ball into disks about an inch thick.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the arepas for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice open the cooked arepas and fill them with your chosen ingredients.
- Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg