Authentic Homemade Arepas in 60 Minutes (or Less!)

Описание: Learn how to make delicious homemade arepas from scratch in this easy step-by-step tutorial. These golden, crispy cornmeal cakes are a staple in Venezuelan and Colombian cuisine and they're surprisingly simple to make at home. Whether you fill them with cheese, beans, meat, or enjoy them plain with butter, arepas are the perfect comfort food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Arepas
½ cup yellow corn meal
½ cup pre-cooked white corn meal
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
1-2 tbps butter or oil (for sauteing)

Process
Add the corn meal and salt to a large bowl. Alternatively, you can use only the white corn meal if you prefer. Pour in the water.
Mix by hand (ideally) or use a spatula until the dough comes together. If it a little wet, add more of the white corn meal until it holds its shape.
Let rest for about five minutes.
Divide the dough evenly. Shape into a ball, then flatten to make a disc.
Heat some oil or butter in a cast iron skillet. When hot, place the Arepas into the oil.
Cook for a couple of minutes until the side is browned. Flip and cook on the other side.
Transfer to a baking sheet and place in a 350F/170C oven.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Slice in half, carefully. Then fill with your favorite fillings and toppings.

Here are a couple of recipes I modified/used in the video:
https://zestfulkitchen.com/chicken-ba...
https://www.spiceupthecurry.com/chipo...

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