Unforgettable Arepas: Master the Art of Homemade Goodness!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 arepas

Ingredients

  • 2 ½cupslukewarm water

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 2cupspre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.®)

  • ¼cupvegetable oil, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Stir water and salt together in a medium bowl; gradually stir in cornmeal with your fingers until the mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Form dough into eight 2-inch diameter balls; pat each ball to flatten into a 3/8-inch-thick arepa patty.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry arepas in batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  4. Slice halfway through each arepa horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita-like pocket.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  5. Enjoy!

    DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

Nutrition:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Sodium
293mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Protein
2g
4%
Calcium
2mg
0%
Potassium
1mg
0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Dish Photos