AREPA CON HOGAO (COLOMBIAN STYLE)

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa flour offers a gluten-free option, while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice.

onion

🥗Healthier: leek

💰Cheaper: shallots

Leeks provide a milder flavor, while shallots are often cheaper.

tomato

🥗Healthier: roasted red pepper

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Roasted red peppers add a unique flavor, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Prepare the sofrito by cooking chopped tomatoes and onions with salt and oil for 1-2 hours until reduced.

Mix cornmeal with a lot of water to form a dough.

Shape the dough into balls and flatten them into discs.

Wash hands frequently to keep them clean while shaping the arepas.

Cooking Techniques

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