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 Salt2 tbsps
Vegetable OilDirections:
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