How to make a traditional Venezuelan arepas

corn flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: regular flour

Quinoa flour adds protein and fiber, while regular flour is more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and provides a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a healthier protein option, and canned tuna is often cheaper.

Start with 1 cup of water in a bowl.

Add corn flour to cover the water in the bowl.

Wash your hands before mixing the ingredients.

Mix the corn flour, water, and salt together until the dough is just right; it shouldn't be too soft or too rough.

If the dough is watery, add more flour.

Grab a handful of the dough and roll it into a flat circle.

Use an arepa maker or a cast iron skillet with an even layer of olive oil.

Set the skillet on medium-high heat and cook the arepas for 5 minutes on each side.

Flip the arepas when they have a crisp top.

Once done, set them down to cool and cut them down the middle before stuffing with your ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

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