Arepas
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
215 kcal
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Course
Bread
Arepas
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Warm, soft, and crispy, Arepas are perfect for any meal of the day. Made with only a few ingredients, you'll have these bread-like rounds ready in no time.
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Ingredients
- 2½ cups lukewarm water (100°F-110°F)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pre-cooked yellow cornmeal (285g)
- ¼ cup canola oil (60 mL)
- Filling suggestions: shredded cheese, black beans, shredded pork
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine the water and salt. Using your fingers, gradually stir the cornmeal into the water until a soft and moist dough forms. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough evenly into 8 pieces and roll each piece into balls. Press each ball into a 1/2-inch patty between your palms.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Working in batches, place the patties in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side, occasionally moving the patties around in the skillet so they don’t stick. Transfer the patties to the wire rack.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely or until warm. With a serrated knife, carefully cut in half horizontally. Fill with shredded cheese, black beans, shredded pork, or however desired.
Notes
- If your arepas dough feels too dry and crumbles when shaped, add a tablespoon of water and mix until the dough is malleable. Careful not to add too much water as it’ll make the arepas dense.
- The dough should feel sticky but not wet. If you find the dough to be wet, add a pinch of cornmeal at a time until the consistency is right.
- If you’re unsure if you have cooked the arepas through, give them a tap. If they sound hollow, then they are done.
- If the dough sticks to your hands, you can wet your hands a little before rolling the dough.
- These will continue to cook once out of the oven. Let them cool. If you cut them still hot, they will be doughy in the middle.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
21 reviews
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