How to Make Perfect Venezuelan Arepas Every Time

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.

In a mixing bowl, add lukewarm water and salt, and dissolve with a fork.

Mix in the arepa flour a third at a time to eliminate lumps.

Use hands to work the dough, keeping a little water nearby to dip hands in.

Cover the dough with a towel for 5 minutes.

Scoop out large golf ball-sized portions of dough.

Roll the dough into balls and flatten to about half an inch thick.

Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat.

Lightly coat the pan with canola oil using a paper towel.

Cook the arepas for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.

Optionally, place cooked arepas in the oven for 10 minutes to fluff them up.

Let the arepas cool slightly before slicing them open.

Stuff with butter and cheese or enjoy plain.

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