How to Make Arepas
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 arepas
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Calories
118 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Venezuelan
How to Make Arepas
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Learning how to make arepas is actually super easy! This classic Venezuelan sandwich is made from instant corn flour and makes a yummy gluten free and vegetarian alternative to bread.
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Ingredients
- 2 c water warm
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp shortening butter flavored, melted
- 2 c corn masa flour instant
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place water, salt and shortening in a large bowl. Slowly add flour, mixing well after each addition with a spoon.
- Once almost all flour is added, start mixing dough by hand until dough is just combined.
- Cover arepa dough with a moist towel and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Scoop out ½ cup of arepa dough, roll into a ball, and flatten into a 4-5 inch diameter and ½ inch thick arepa.
- Test to see if dough is the right consistency by placing the arepa in the palm of your hand and then flip your hand over. If the arepa sticks for a second or two, and then falls off, the dough is the perfect consistency. If it falls off quickly, add a bit more water. If it doesn’t fall at all and sticks to your hand, add more arepa flour.
- Repeat step 5 with the remaining dough.
- On a griddle or cast iron skillet, set to medium-high heat (about 400-450 degrees), place 1 tablespoon of butter or shortening. Once griddle is heated, add arepas.
- Cook each arepa for 3-4 minutes or until they begin to brown, flip, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- After all arepas have been seared on both sides, place them on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Slice arepas in half and stuff with your favorite fillings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8arepas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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