All About 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.

Brush a cast iron pan with oil using a paper towel and heat it.

Mix arepa flour with warm water and a sprinkling of salt until a dough forms.

Let the dough sit for 8-10 minutes after mixing.

Shape the dough into balls and flatten them to about half an inch thick.

Cook the arepas in the heated pan, flipping them until they are cooked on both sides and have a good crust.

Slice open the arepas and fill them with mayonnaise, sliced ham, avocado, and grated venezuelan cheese.

For the colombian arepas, mix arepa flour with grated mozzarella cheese, a little oil, and more water than flour to create a softer dough.

Deep fry some of the colombian arepas in vegetable oil at 350 degrees.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens