arepa recipe

Arepas - fried cornmeal pockets stuffed with all the fillings you could ever want, like carnitas, spicy chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans, sauces, and more. THESE ARE SO GOOD!

Arepas Recipe

precooked cornmeal*

salt

water

Chipotle Shredded Chicken

Carnitas — personal fave

Magic Green Sauce

black beans

sweet potatoes, sliced into thin pieces

red onions (pickled? yum)

Cotija cheese

Mix the precooked cornmeal and the salt. Add the water and whisk remove any lumps, then stir until combined. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.

Using your hands, divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten in gently to create a disk, about 1 inch thick (see pictures).

Heat a thin layer of oil (about 1/4 inch deep) in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the arepas and fry for about 6 minutes on both sides. The arepas should get a dry fried exterior without getting overly brown. Set on paper towels to drain and cool.

Cut the arepas in half and stuff with your fillings!

I love arepas with carrot, Blend a carrot with the water that you'll mix with the corn flour (best is PAN). 
For breakfast i love avocado and straight egg. 
Also like fried plantains in it (not for diets. 
but truly, arepas, avocado and the extra of your preference will add a pinch of "yumminess" to your tummy

yes please.  yes please to all of those on your counter that you were making.  all. of. them.  I can't think of a thing right now that doesn't sound good stuffed into one of these beauties.  The possibilities are endless....

Likewise! As Venezuelan with a deep love for food, I'm really honored whilst reading at this post! (I've been also following POY for a while now) 
Another option to try with Arepas: fill it with  octopus  cooked in vinegar and a soft white cheese... It's delicious!
Cheers and keep posting good recipes!

Likewise! As Venezuelan and a food lover, I  feel also honored whilst reading at this post! I've been following POY for a while and recipes are really great!
Another option with Arepas; fill it with octopus cooked in vinegar and a soft white cheese, the outcome is amazing!
Chhers and keep posting good recipes!

Great recipe! Nice photos too. I can't wait to make my own arepas!  Thanks for sharing!

I'm Venezuelan and I'm so excited that arepas are featured on your blog! They're the absolute best and I want EVERYONE to know about them. Also they're so versatile and perfect for every meal. Breakfast? Arepas with scrambled eggs, avocado and bacon. Lunch? Ham and cheese arepas. Dinner? Arepas with beans, pulled pork and some fried plantains. All the yums. Also, eggs benedict (my fav) with arepas as the base? SO good.

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AREPAS! golden fried cornmeal pockets stuffed with all the fillings you could ever want, like roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, red onion, cotija, and magic green sauce. amazing and easy. double win.

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Arepas

The most popular arepas in Colombia are made with fresh corn (hominy) or precooked corn flour (masarepa). However, we also make them with fresh sweet corn, plantains, cassava and potatoes. These potato arepas, or arepas de papa, are very simple to make and delicious. The outside is crispy and golden, while the middle stays wonderfully

Arepas de Papa (Potato Arepas)

potatoes

butter

milk

corn

Salt

Spray oil to cook the arepas

Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

Make small balls with the mixture. Shape the dough into thick cakes.

Spray a nonstick pan with oil and place over medium heat. Place the arepas in the pan, and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until a crust forms or they are golden brown.

Hola mi nombre es Paulina Vicuña, soy Chilena, viví algunos años en Bogotá y tuve la oportunidad de saborear las deliciosas comidas de su hermoso país.  Me gustaría saber cómo se hace un panqueque que comí que es de maíz molido en la licuadora relleno con jamón y queso.

Is there anyway to get Colombian cookbook in English??

I remember these at a street-corner stall in Bogotá with aji - delicious.

I do not understand what cooked masa is...how does one make it with masa (flour) to prepare it for this recipe? I could guess that it is masa with boiling it with water, but I want to make sure.

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