Printable Venezuelan Arepas Recipe Card
Traditional Venezuelan arepas made with simple cornmeal dough, crispy on the outside and soft inside. Perfect as a side or stuffed with your favorite fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups precooked cornmeal (like P.A.N.)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the warm water. Slowly add the salt and cornmeal, stirring until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the sides.
- Let the dough rest in the bowl for 5 minutes.
- Heat a layer of vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball and flatten into discs about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Fry each arepa for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice open with a serrated knife and fill as desired, or serve whole as a side.
Notes
- If dough is too dry, add a little more water; if too sticky, add more cornmeal.
- Arepas can be baked after frying for a softer interior if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Common fillings include cheese, shredded meat, beans, or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
