Colombian Street Food - 3 Must Try Foods: Arepas Empanadas Carmiñolas Eating The Best Of Cartagena

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu provides a plant-based option with lower cholesterol.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: shallots

Green onion adds flavor with fewer calories.

Prepare arepa dough by mixing masa harina with water and salt until smooth.

Divide the dough into equal balls and flatten them into discs.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the arepas for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the arepas and let them cool slightly.

Cut a slit in the side of each arepa to create a pocket.

Crack an egg into each arepa pocket, being careful not to break the yolk.

Return the arepas to the skillet and cover.

Cook for 3-5 minutes until the egg is cooked to your liking.

Sprinkle cheese, chopped onion, and cilantro on top before serving.

Serve hot with tomato slices on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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