Venezuelan Arepas
In our first edition of Food with Friends we'll learn how to make Venezuelan arepas with my friend Mar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup precooked cornmeal recommend using P.A.N. brand
- Salt
- Butter
- Filling of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Add the water to a medium sized bowl and add salt to taste. Stir to combine.
- Add the corn meal little by little to the water. Stir the mixture by making circular movements with your hands. Mix until the dough is formed.
- When the dough is formed, let it sit for one minute.
- Knead the dough until you get a smooth and homogenous texture
- Divide the dough into two parts and form two balls. Afterwards, flatten the balls until it forms the arepa.
- Heat a large pan on medium-high set. Add the arepa and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until it is golden brown.
- Transfer the arepas to an oven to bake for approximately 5 minutes at 350° F.
- Once it is golden, your arepa is ready to eat, and if you tap them gently they will make a hollow sound.
- Cut open your arepa and add butter to both sides. Then scrape any extra dough off.
- Add your preferred filling and enjoy!