Arepa de huevo recipe by Diego Rojas

arepa dough

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Cauliflower rice reduces carbs while maintaining texture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu offers a plant-based option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Mix 2 cups of flour and 2 cups of water in a bowl until smooth.

Knead the dough with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes.

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.

Shape each portion into a disc.

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

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

Fry the arepas in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes each.

Remove the arepas and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

In a separate bowl, beat 4 eggs with salt and pepper until well combined.

Fill each arepa pocket with chopped onion and cilantro.

Pour the beaten eggs into the arepa pocket, filling it generously.

Return the filled arepas to the hot oil and fry until the egg is set, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels again.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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