Arepas

Step by step

1. 1

   Place water and salt in a bowl.

2. 2

   Slowly sprinkle in cornmeal and knead by hand into a smooth dough.

3. 3

   Let dough rest for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Form eight balls and flatten into discs 1.5 cm thick.

5. 5

   Heat butter in a pan.

6. 6

   Fry arepas 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

7. 7

   Cut open, fill with cheddar and let melt briefly.