Colombian Arepas

Colombian Arepas

30 minMexican
Servings6
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  • Vegetarian
  • Pescatarian

Steps

  1. 1mix water, cornmeal, mozzarella cheese, butter, and salt together in a large bowl. knead until well combined and a soft dough forms. form dough into balls the size of a medium orange. place each ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten with a rolling pin to the desired thickness.
  2. 2leaving plastic wrap in place, press the top edge of a cereal bowl or drinking glass into the surface of the dough to cut circles. remove the plastic wrap and remove any excess dough scraps.
  3. 3spray a griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. working in batches, cook arepas on the hot griddle until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories
175kcal
Protein
6g
Carbs
20g
Fat
8g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
0g

Estimated from the ingredient list.

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Questions

How long does colombian arepas take to make?

About 30 minutes from start to finish, including prep.

How many people does this recipe serve?

It serves 6 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.

Can I change the ingredients?

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