Arepas
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. oil or lard colored with annatto (optional)
- 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal
Instructions
- Combine water, salt, sugar, and oil in a medium bowl. Gradually mix in cornmeal with your fingers until a soft, malleable dough forms.
- Create eight 2-inch balls and flatten each into a 3/8-inch patty.
- Coat the bottom of a large skillet with an additional teaspoon of oil and cook arepas over medium heat for 4-7 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Once cool enough to handle, use a serrated knife to slice horizontally halfway through the arepa and add desired filling.
Notes
Filling options: cheese, ham, beef, beans, eggs, chicken, sausage, plantains, sauces (such as nata, guasacaca, or sweet pepper sauce), etc.