Name: Colombian Arepas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups warm water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Colombian Arepas Recipe

Pauletta Bartz Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Colombian Arepas

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups cornmeal
1 tsp salt
2 cups warm water
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal and salt.
Gradually add the warm water to the cornmeal mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and elastic.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
Flatten each ball to form a thick disc, about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the arepas in the skillet for about 10 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
Serve warm and enjoy!