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Venezuelan Arepas

These fried arepas are delicious filled with pork, beef, guacamole, eggs and more! A naturally gluten free bread that makes an easy sandwich or a side dish to your main course!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: arepa recipe, Venezuelan arepas
Servings: 8
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Natalie Dixon

Ingredients

  • 2 cups P.A.N. Corn Meal
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 2 cups Warm Water

Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl, add the warm water. Slowly add the salt ant corn meal. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hand until a soft dough forms. If necessary, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the dough is smooth and no longer dry.
  • Let dough sit in bowl for 5 minutes. 
  • Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron over medium heat. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion in a ball and then flatten between palms to make a disc.
  • Fry each dough patty in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice each arepa in half and then fill with your desired fillings. You can also leave it whole and eat as a side dish.

Notes

Filling ideas:
grilled pork, sliced thin
pulled beef
black beans and rice
jackfruit
eggs and cheese
guacamole
To reheat, wrap arepa in foil and reheat in 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until heated through.