How to Make Arepas (The easiest recipe!)
These homemade arepas are perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. And they're naturally vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 cup masarepa I used the brand P.A.N.
- 1 cup water hot
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well until a you can form a ball.
- Divide the dough in 4 even balls.
- Dip the ball in cold water, so it doesn’t stick, and place on plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the ball and press down with a plate. Make them as thick or thin as you like. Repeat this with each ball of dough.
- In a pan heat a little bit of oil and fry each arepa for about 2-4 minutes on each side, or until the edges start to brown a little bit.
Notes
- Arepas are delicious served with cheese or a fried egg on top!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 61IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.