Colombian Arepas
Colombian Arepas are a delicious, South American staple that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Get started and make some Colombian-style arepas today!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lukewarm water
- 2 cups pre-cooked white arepa flour or cornmeal
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Mix lukewarm water, flour, salt, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Knead it well so that the arepa dough has a soft and delicate consistency.
- Make small round-shaped balls from the dough.
- Flatten the balls between your palms to form a thick patty. Press gently around the sides to eliminate cracks.
- Transfer them to a paper-lined surface.
- Heat butter in a non-stick skillet.
- Fry the Colombian arepas in 2 batches. Keep frying until they become golden. Turn over once. It will take about 10 minutes.
- Split the arepas open and stuff them with chicken and beef fillings.
- Serve hot.
Notes
You can enjoy the tasty Colombian arepas for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The versatile dish can be enjoyed in various ways with different types of stuffing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 portionCalories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 440IUCalcium: 397mgIron: 1mg
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