Ingredients
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- 2 cups (360g) masarepa (or areparina)
- 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (480ml) warm water
- ½ cup (66g) mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the masarepa corn flour and salt until evenly combined. Make a well in the center and add melted butter and warm water.
- Stir gradually with a wooden spoon until no dry lumps are left. You can adjust the dough's consistency with more flour or water; it should not stick to the bowl or your fingers. Let the dough rest for about 5 minutes.
- Wet your hands and take around 3 tablespoons of the dough; form a ball and flatten it into a ¼-inch thick patty. Smooth out the edges, and if using cheese, create a little well in the dough ball before flattening. Place each patty on greased parchment paper and continue with the remaining dough.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil and cook the arepas in batches, flipping once, until golden brown, approximately 5-8 minutes on each side. If needed, transfer to a 350℉ (180℃) oven to finish cooking the inside.
- Allow the arepas to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, split them open and fill with your chosen toppings like shredded chicken, pork, or chicken salad.
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For a crispy texture, ensure the skillet is hot before adding the arepas.
Feel free to experiment with various fillings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg