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Arepas
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Prep time
30 min
Portions
1
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
551 kcal
Nutrition
Per portion
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551
kcal
Carbs
77g
Protein
17g
Fat
20g
Ingredients
For 1 portion
- CornmealOr: Corn semolina100 g
- Water130 ml
- Iodized salt¼ tsp
- ButterOr: Olive oil10 g
- CheddarOr: Gouda, Mozzarella40 g
Method
Step by step
- 1
Place water and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Slowly sprinkle in cornmeal and knead by hand into a smooth dough.
- 3
Let dough rest for 5 minutes.
- 4
Form eight balls and flatten into discs 1.5 cm thick.
- 5
Heat butter in a pan.
- 6
Fry arepas 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 7
Cut open, fill with cheddar and let melt briefly.
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