Directions
- 1In a bowl, mix the precooked corn flour, warm water, and a pinch of salt.
- 2Add the cheese and knead until smooth.
- 3If the dough is dry, add a little more warm water.
- 4Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 5Take about 4 ounces of dough and form it into a ball.
- 6Flatten the dough to form a circle of about 4 inches in diameter.
- 7Soften the edges using your fingers.
- 8Cook on medium-low heat for about 7-10 minutes per side.
- 9Open the arepa, add one or two slices of cheese, and cook for 2 minutes per side.
Ingredients
- 2 cups harina de maiz precocida
- 1 cup agua tibia
- 1 pinch sal
- 4 ounces queso
- 2 tablespoons mantequilla
Equipment
bowlspoon or rubber spatulabaking sheetfrying pan
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