Description
A traditional Venezuelan dish made of cornmeal and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups precooked cornmeal
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, water, and salt until smooth.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into balls and flatten them into discs.
- Place cheese in the center of half the discs and cover with the remaining discs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the arepas for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with avocado or salsa.
- You can use any cheese of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Arepas, Venezuelan food, cheese arepas