Arepas
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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. 1

    Combine arepa flour and salt in a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Make a well in the center and add 2 1/2 cups warm water.

  3. 3

    Using a wooden spoon, gradually incorporate dry ingredients, stirring until no dry lumps remain.

  4. 4

    Let rest 5 minutes to hydrate.

  5. 5

    Knead dough a few times in bowl, then divide into 8 pieces.

  6. 6

    Roll each piece on work surface into a ball, then gently flatten to about 1/2" thick.

  7. 7

    Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

  8. 8

    Add 4 arepas, cover, and cook until golden brown, 6–8 minutes.

  9. 9

    Uncover, flip, and cook (keep uncovered) until other side is golden brown, 6–8 minutes.

  10. 10

    Transfer arepas to a wire rack.

  11. 11

    Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoons oil and dough.

  12. 12

    Split arepas and stuff with desired fillings; serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Cooking Timer

01:16:00
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Recipe Info

Prep Time:28 min
Cook Time:48 min
Total Time:76 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:2