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Arepas Recipe

Traditional Venezuelan and Colombian cornmeal cakes.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Colombian, Venezuelan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups precooked cornmeal (masarepa)
  • 2.5 cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, water, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  2. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts and shape into patties.
  4. Heat the oil in a griddle or skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook the arepas for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Arepas, Cornmeal cakes
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