Learn to Cook a Venezuelan Classic with this Recipe for Arepas

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.

Place warm water in a bowl and add salt, stirring a bit.

Gradually add the corn flour while mixing with your hands.

Add a little oil to the dough and knead well to avoid lumps.

Let the dough rest for about 3 minutes.

Knead the dough again to eliminate lumps.

Form a ball like a tennis ball and flatten it into a disc.

Heat a skillet with a little oil over medium heat.

Cook the arepas for about 5 minutes on each side until they are soft inside and crispy outside.

Optionally, place the arepas in the oven for 10 minutes to make them crispy.

Open the arepa slightly and fill it with black beans and cheese.

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