Venezuelan Arepas

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Venezuelan

Venezuelan Arepas

These delicious traditional cornmeal patties, crispy on the outside and soft inside, are popular in both Venezuela and Colombia. They are a staple in Venezuelan cuisine and enjoyed at any time of the day.

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Ingredients

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  • 420 g pre-cooked cornmeal
  • 1.2 l warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 splash of cooking oil for greasing the skillet/budare
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Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pre-cooked cornmeal and salt.
  2. Gradually add the warm water while mixing continuously with your hands until a soft and pliable dough forms. The dough should hold its shape without being too dry or too wet.
  3. Knead the dough for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  5. Flatten each ball of dough into a disc shape, about 1/2 inch (1 ⅓ cm) thick and 4-5 inches (10-12 cm) in diameter. You can use your hands or a tortilla press to do this.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet or budare over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
  7. Place the flattened arepas on the skillet or budare and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Once cooked, transfer the arepas to a plate and let them cool slightly before serving.
  9. Slice each arepa horizontally to create a pocket for filling.
  10. Serve warm with your favorite fillings such as cheese, ham, avocado, black beans, or shredded meat.

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