
Arepas
A delicious chinese dish.
Total Time
76 min
Serves
2
Rating
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Ingredients
- 2 cups arepa flour (precooked cornmeal)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Desired fillings (such as shredded cooked chicken or pork
- stewed black beans with cheese and lime
- corn salad with onion and fresh herbs; for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Combine arepa flour and salt in a medium bowl.
- 2
Make a well in the center and add 2 1/2 cups warm water.
- 3
Using a wooden spoon, gradually incorporate dry ingredients, stirring until no dry lumps remain.
- 4
Let rest 5 minutes to hydrate.
- 5
Knead dough a few times in bowl, then divide into 8 pieces.
- 6
Roll each piece on work surface into a ball, then gently flatten to about 1/2" thick.
- 7
Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Add 4 arepas, cover, and cook until golden brown, 6–8 minutes.
- 9
Uncover, flip, and cook (keep uncovered) until other side is golden brown, 6–8 minutes.
- 10
Transfer arepas to a wire rack.
- 11
Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoons oil and dough.
- 12
Split arepas and stuff with desired fillings; serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.