Description
Delicious homemade arepas made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups warm water (600ml)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil, at room temperature
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups masarepa flour (320g)
- 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, butter and salt in a mixing bowl or large jug. Whisk until salt and butter dissolve then set aside.
- Add flour (and cheese if using) to a large mixing bowl. Pour the water over the flour and mix together by hand. Knead the dough 1-2 minutes, then cover with a damp towel. Set aside and leave the dough to rest for about 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into smaller portions. Mould the dough portions into disc shaped pieces. You can get 4 large arepas, 6 medium arepas or 8 small arepas.
- Warm a large non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan over medium heat. Brush with a little bit of oil and/or butter.
- When the pan is hot, add arepas and let cook without moving for at least 5-7 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook the other side about 4-5 minutes or until golden. Times will vary depending on the size of your arepas.
- Repeat until all the arepas are done. Slice in half and serve with more cheese, butter or your preferred arepa fillings and enjoy.
Notes
- Optional to add different fillings to the arepas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa