HOMEMADE AREPAS! How to make homemade Colombian arepas the way my grandma taught me.

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

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

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Homemade salsa can be healthier, while canned options are often cheaper.

Mix masarepa with water and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a disc.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter.

Cook each arepa for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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