Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these traditional Arepas are made from masarepa and perfect for stuffing with your favorite savory fillings. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a versatile and comforting dish from Latin America.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of oil.
In a large bowl, mix masarepa and salt. Slowly add warm water and oil while stirring.
Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then knead into a smooth, pliable dough.
Form into palm-sized discs about ½ inch thick. If using cheese, place it in the center and reshape.
Place arepas on the skillet and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Transfer to a towel-lined plate and rest for 2 minutes.
Split open and fill with your favorite ingredients or enjoy plain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 arepa
- Calories
- 210 calories
- Sugar Content
- 0g
- Sodium Content
- 280mg
- Fat Content
- 9g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 2g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 6g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 28g
- Fiber Content
- 3g
- Protein Content
- 4g
- Cholesterol Content
- 5mg
