El Gringo attempts to cook AREPAS - LEARN SPANISH

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain corn flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain corn flour is more nutritious, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier option, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean turkey is a healthier protein choice, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than other cuts.

Put 1 cup of water in a mixing bowl.

Add a couple pinches of salt to the water.

Slowly add 1 cup of Pan corn flour to the water while stirring to avoid clumps.

Knead the dough with hands until it feels like dough and can hold together.

Shape the dough into discs, resembling hockey pucks.

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add butter.

Cook the discs for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Add Colby jack shredded cheese to the cooked arepas for filling.

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