Side dish
Arepa
Arepas are simple corn flour flatbreads that get both a crispy exterior and a soft, airy interior from a two-stage cooking process. You'll mix a dough from corn flour and water, then pan-fry them until they develop a golden crust, before finishing them in the oven. The final bake makes them puff up and become light. If you want to add more depth, try using chicken or beef broth instead of water when mixing the dough.
15 minServes 4
Method
4 steps · 15 min total
- 01
Make the Dough
Combine the 1 cup corn flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Gradually add the 1 1/4 cup warm water, mixing it into the flour until all the water is absorbed and a cohesive dough forms. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. - 02
Shape the Arepas
Divide the rested dough and shape it into round rolls, each about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
