Recipe: Venezuelan Arepas 🔗

Ingredients 🔗

• 2 cups masarepa (precooked white cornmeal)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup queso blanco (white cheese) or mozzarella, shredded
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions 🔗

Step 1 🔗

In a large bowl, mix together the masarepa, salt, and lukewarm water until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape them into round discs about 4 inches in diameter.

Step 2 🔗

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the arepas one at a time to the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once cooked, top each arepa with some of the cheese and butter. Serve immediately.

Preparation, cooking time and yield 🔗

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Yield: 8 arepas