Arepas Recipe
This authentic Arepas Recipe comes straight from my father's Venezuelan wife. Just 4 simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. Gluten-free, endlessly customizable, and easy to make.
Servings: 8
Cost: $1.98, $0.25 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups pan corn flour
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbs olive oil
Instructions
- Slowly mix 2 cups pan corn flour into 2.5 cups water until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Knead the mixture until a smooth dough forms and let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
- Use a little oil or water on your hands to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Shape each portion into a ball, then flatten with your palms into large patty shapes.
- Place the arepas on a griddle or skillet with a small amount of butter or oil. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- If needed, place the cooked arepas directly on an oven rack in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes to finish cooking.
- Cut each arepa in half lengthwise and fill with your favorite fillings such as beef, chicken, cheese, or deli meat.
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Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
