Ashbury Heights Arepas
Arepas are a type of food made of ground maize dough, originating from the northern region of South America in pre-Columbian times, and are notable in the cuisines of Colombia and Venezuela.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cheese - 1 cup, shredded
- Butter - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Water - 2 1/2 cups
- Precooked cornmeal - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal and salt.
- Pour the water into the bowl with the cornmeal and stir until there are no lumps.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the cornmeal to absorb the water.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- Flatten each ball between your palms to form a disc about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the arepas in the skillet until they are golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Cut a slit in the side of each arepa and stuff with shredded cheese.
- Serve the arepas warm.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 3g
