Arepas
Arepas are a delicious cheesy bread made out of cornmeal! This super simple Colombian treat is sure to win the hearts of your family.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
- 2 Cups Pre-Cooked Corn Meal (White or Yellow)
- 2 ½ Cups Warm Water
- 4 Ounces Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded, Optional)
- Vegetable Oil (as Needed)
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the salt and corn meal. Add the warm water and mix until a soft, moist dough forms.
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Divide the dough into 8 even-sized balls, about 2 ½ tablespoons per ball. Use your fingers to press the balls into round discs, about 5-inches. If you would like to make them cheese-filled, carefully add a heaping tablespoon of cheese to the center of the disc and press the dough around the cheese to form a dough ball. If you do not want to fill the arepas, make the discs 3-inches with and ½ inch thick.
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Carefully press the ball until it’s a disc about 3-inches wide and ½ inch thick.
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In a large skillet, bring 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Cook the discs for 5 minutes on either side, transferring to a baking sheet. Bake all the arepas in the oven for 10 minutes, until the outside is crisp and golden. These are best served warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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