How to make AREPAS

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

baking powder

Baking powder is essential for fluffiness.

Add salt to lukewarm water and stir until dissolved.

Gradually add cornmeal to the salted water while stirring to avoid lumps.

Switch to hands and knead the mixture until it reaches the right consistency.

Let the dough rest for 1 to 5 minutes.

Oil your hands to prevent sticking, take a small handful of dough, and roll it into a ball.

Flatten the ball between your palms to your desired thickness.

Repeat the process for all the dough portions.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add butter to melt.

Once the butter has melted, add the arepas to the pan and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until golden brown.

Flip the arepas and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on the other side.

Remove the arepas from the pan and place them on an improvised cooling rack to keep them crispy.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the arepas on a baking tray for 5 to 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the arepas from the oven and cut them open to fill with desired toppings.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens