Ingredients for - Homemade Arepas
How to cook deliciously - Homemade Arepas
1. Stage
Stir water and salt together in a medium bowl; gradually stir in cornmeal with your fingers until the mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
2. Stage
Form dough into eight 2-inch diameter balls; pat each ball to flatten into a 3/8-inch-thick arepa patty. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
3. Stage
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry arepas in batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
4. Stage
Slice halfway through each arepa horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita-like pocket. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
5. Stage
Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
