Arepas
Arepas are a staple food in Venezuela and Colombia, often enjoyed as a versatile and customizable dish.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.
Arepas
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine the pre-cooked cornmeal, water, and salt. Mix well until a soft dough forms.
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Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to allow the cornmeal to fully hydrate.
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Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
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Flatten each ball with your hands to form a disc, about 1/2 inch thick.
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Heat a grill or non-stick pan over medium heat and brush it with vegetable oil.
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Cook the arepas for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Once cooked, slice open each arepa horizontally, creating a pocket for the filling.
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Stuff the arepas with your choice of filling, such as cheese, avocado, or black beans.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
