How To Make Arepa De Huevo | Arepa Con Huevo Recipe & Pericos | Arepas Colombians Recipe

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 1 cup of pre-cooked corn Masa with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of almost boiling water until hydrated.

Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.

Turn the dough for about 10 turns from the sides to the center.

Roll the dough and cut into 5 or 6 slices, leaving a small piece to patch the arepas later.

Flatten each slice between parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick.

Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep pot.

Add a small piece of Masa to test the oil; when it floats, add the first arepa.

Fry the arepas until they open and create a pocket, adding oil on top to crisp the top.

Remove the arepas and let them cool on a rack.

Slice the top pocket of each arepa and slide in an egg, adding a pinch of salt.

Patch the opening with a small piece of Masa.

Return the filled arepa to the oil and fry for about 40-50 seconds, turning to cook both sides until crispy.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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