Arepas

Name: Arepas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups precooked cornmeal*; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 1/2 cups warm water; oil for pan frying

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Arepas - fried cornmeal pockets stuffed with all the fillings you could ever want, like carnitas, spicy chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans, sauces, and more. THESE ARE SO GOOD!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:40:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories39 kcal (2%)

Total Fat1.9 g (3%)

Carbs5 g (2%)

Sugars0 g (0%)

Protein0.3 g (1%)

Sodium675.5 mg (34%)

Fiber0.3 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 cupscornmeal

precooked

2 teaspoonssalt

2 ½ cupswater

warm

oil

for pan frying

Instructions

Step 1

Mix the precooked cornmeal and the salt. Add the water and whisk remove any lumps, then stir until combined. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.

cornmeal2 cups

salt2 teaspoons

water2 ½ cups

Step 2

Using your hands, divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten in gently to create a disk, about 1 inch thick

Step 3

Heat a thin layer of oil (about 1/4 inch deep) in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the arepas and fry for about 6 minutes on both sides. The arepas should get a dry fried exterior without getting overly brown. Set on paper towels to drain and cool