Stuffed Cornbread: Arepas
Serves: 3
Gideon Batz
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
49
Sweetness
51
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 pinch
Salt1.5 cups
Water (warm)Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2
In a bowl, mix flour and salt
3
Pour in water and mix with a spoon until the dough comes together
4
Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes
5
Remove dough from bowl and knead for about 5 minutes moistening your hands and the board with water as you work
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(Kneading in the additional moisture is an important step in making a tender arepa
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) The dough should be smooth and not crack around the edges; it should be moist but not sticky
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Form into disks about 3-inches around and 1/2-inch thick
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(The disks can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at this point and cooked later
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) Add the oil to a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook arepas on each side just until a crust forms
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Do not let brown
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Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the arepas make a hollow sound when tapped
13
Open a slit in 1 side of the arepa to make a pocket (or slice in half)
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Arepas can be stuffed with meat, beans and plantains or your favorite filling