How to make arepa con huevo (Colombia)

arepa dough

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Cauliflower rice reduces carbs while maintaining texture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu offers a plant-based option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

Pour flour into a bowl, adding a little more depending on how many arepas you want to make.

Add hot water gradually, mixing until mushy.

Sprinkle salt twice into the mixture.

Add brown sugar once to the mixture.

Pour melted butter into the mixture and mix well.

Form the dough into a ball about the size of a softball.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap to prevent sticking.

Flatten the dough slightly with your hands.

Use a mold to shape the dough into a disc, twisting to cut it off.

Gently lift the dough and place it in the mold, pressing down carefully.

Crack an egg into the center of the dough in the mold.

Repeat the process with another ball of dough and another egg.

Test if the olive oil is hot by dropping a small piece of dough into it; it should float and bubble.

Once the oil is ready, carefully place the arepa with the egg into the hot oil.

Let the arepa cook until golden brown, about a couple of minutes.

Prepare toppings: chop cilantro, tomatoes, and onions.

Add a little salt and pepper to the toppings for extra flavor.

Serve the arepa with the toppings on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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