Homemade Arepas

Name: Homemade Arepas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 arepas
Ingredients: 2 cups masarepa; 2 ½ cups warm water; 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 4 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
12 arepas
Calories
142 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Venezuelan

Homemade Arepas

Margo Hunter

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Arepas are a delicious pan-fried corn cake that is a cross between a tortilla and an English muffin.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups masarepa * (pre cooked corn meal)
2 ½ cups warm water
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the Masarapa, water, and salt until fully combined. Pack the mixture together and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a large castiron skillet with vegetable oil.
Measure out 1/4 cup-sized portions and roll into a ball with your hands, then gently press and shape them into discs that are about 1/2 inch thick.
Place the discs in the hot oil and allow them to cook over low heat until they begin to turn golden brown/black. Flip and repeat, adding additional oil as needed so they don't stick.
If you want to slice them in half, you'll want to bake them for about 10 minutes at 350F on a large baking sheet. Enjoy hot.

Notes

*If you use white corn meal, we found that you only need about 2 cups of warm water
If you find that the mixture is a little dry, you can add additional water 1 Tablespoon at a time. You want the consistency to be slightly dry but combined.
You can add up to 1 cup of shredded cheese for additional flavor.
Arepas may also be deep fried.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 142 (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 294mg (12%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)