Arepas

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix the pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa) by hand to avoid lumps.
  2. 2Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to rehydrate.
  3. 3Divide the dough into individual portions.
  4. 4Flatten the portions into round discs with clean dry hands.
  5. 5Heat a pan until piping hot.
  6. 6Cook the shaped arepas low and steady until beautifully charred.
  7. 7Prepare the filling, including slow-cooked black beans (caraotas negras) and guasacaca, which is a vibrant green salsa with lime juice and vinegar.
  8. 8Load up the arepas with the filling.

Ingredients

  • pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa)
  • black beans (caraotas negras)
  • guasacaca
  • lime juice
  • vinegar

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Mix masarepa by hand to avoid lumps.
  • Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to rehydrate.
  • Cook arepas low and steady on a piping hot pan until charred.