Arepas

Serves: 6

Jadyn Kohler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

41

Spice

41

Sweetness

54

Sourness

33

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tsps

Kosher Salt

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1

Combine arepa flour and salt in a medium bowl

2

Make a well in the center and add 2 1/2 cups warm water

3

Using a wooden spoon, gradually incorporate dry ingredients, stirring until no dry lumps remain

4

Let rest 5 minutes to hydrate

5

Knead dough a few times in bowl, then divide into 8 pieces

6

Roll each piece on work surface into a ball, then gently flatten to about 1/2" thick

7

Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat

8

Add 4 arepas, cover, and cook until golden brown, 6–8 minutes

9

Uncover, flip, and cook (keep uncovered) until other side is golden brown, 6–8 minutes

10

Transfer arepas to a wire rack

11

Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoons oil and dough

12

Split arepas and stuff with desired fillings; serve with lime wedges for squeezing over

13

Combine arepa flour and salt in a medium bowl

14

Make a well in the center and add 2 1/2 cups warm water

15

Using a wooden spoon, gradually incorporate dry ingredients, stirring until no dry lumps remain

16

Let rest 5 minutes to hydrate

17

Knead dough a few times in bowl, then divide into 8 pieces

18

Roll each piece on work surface into a ball, then gently flatten to about 1/2" thick

19

Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat

20

Add 4 arepas, cover, and cook until golden brown, 6–8 minutes

21

Uncover, flip, and cook (keep uncovered) until other side is golden brown, 6–8 minutes

22

Transfer arepas to a wire rack

23

Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoons oil and dough

24

Split arepas and stuff with desired fillings; serve with lime wedges for squeezing over