How to make AREPAS with CHEESE | Como hacer AREPAS | Episode 23

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and cost.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt is a cost-effective alternative with similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often cheaper and works well for greasing.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor at a lower cost.

Mix cornmeal, 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 into discs.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook the arepas for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove from skillet and slice open to fill with cheese.

Place cheese inside the arepas and return to skillet.

Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve warm with sour cream, avocado, and black beans on the side.

Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.

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