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Golden Venezuelan Arepas

These traditional Venezuelan arepas are crispy on the outside with a tender, flavorful interior. Customize this gluten-free delight with your favorite fillings for a tasty breakfast or dinner.
4
22 min
TOTAL TIME
121
CALORIES
$0.09
PER SERVING
Golden Venezuelan Arepas
Ingredients
4 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Fine Salt
1 tsp fine salt
Water
2 cups water
warm
Vegetable Oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
for the pan
Arepa Flour
2 cups arepa flour
Directions
11 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
22 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a medium bowl, combine the 2 cups of warm water, 1 teaspoon of fine salt, and mix until the salt dissolves.
2
Gradually add the 2 cups of arepa flour to the water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
3
Continue to mix the dough for 1 additional minute.
4
Check if the dough holds together when pressed. If it's dry, add 1 tablespoon of water.
5
Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
6
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 1/2-inch thick disc.
7
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly brush it with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
8
Add the arepas to the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown, slightly charred, and cooked through.
9
Transfer the arepas to a wire cooling rack and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
10
If you would like to fill the arepas, carefully split each arepa in half using a serrated knife.
11
Stuff the arepas with your preferred filling and enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
22g
CARBS
2g
FAT
2g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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