Easy Authentic Venezuelan Arepa Recipe

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

banana blossom

🥗Healthier: jackfruit

💰Cheaper: canned jackfruit

Jackfruit is more accessible and has a similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Start with 100% white cornmeal and add some salt.

Add a little butter to the mixture.

Pour in water gradually while mixing with hands until a dough forms.

Knead the dough briefly until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Shape the dough into patties, ensuring they are round and about 1 inch thick.

Heat a griddle over medium heat and spray with oil.

Place the patties on the griddle, cooking for about 5 minutes on one side until golden brown.

Flip the arepas and cook for another 5-10 minutes until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.

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