How To Make Arepas
If you have never tried Arepas, you’re in for a treat! They’re easy to make and an absolute staple food in both Colombia and Venezuela. They can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They’re kind of a mom’s dream because they’re an easy staple, they’re cheap, and they’re filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Arepa flour see picture in post for an example of what to look for
- 2 ½ cups Warm water not hot
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Put your water in a large mixing bowl and add the salt. Now add the flour slowly while you mix.
- Get right in there and mix this stuff with your hands! The flour needs a minute to absorb the water as you mix it in.
- When the dough is mixed and ready, it will be shapable. Basically, you want to form the flour just like you would hamburger patties. Same size and shape.
- You can deep fry them, but for health reasons we practically never do. I cook ours right on the griddle, like pancakes (but they take much longer to cook). They need to cook on medium heat on the griddle in a pan for about 10 minutes per side, until they are hard on the outside and turning golden brown.
- Cut them open down the middle (like a bagel) and experience the warm ooey gooey goodness inside! Stuff them full of whatever you want, and eat them like an amazing hot sandwich!
Notes
Where to find arepa flour:
Our Wal-Mart has it in the Hispanic section, and our Aldi also carries it. You could, of course, also find it at a local Hispanic grocery store. You can also order it on Amazon, but it’s more expensive on there.