Homemade Arepas
Homemade Arepas With Only 3 Ingredients
Servings: 8 Arepas
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Warm Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Pre-Cooked White Cornmeal
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
Instructions
- Stir water and salt together in a large bowl until salt dissolves. Adding the cornmeal half a cup at a time, gradually stir it into the water using your fingers. Work the mixture until it forms a soft, moist and pliable dough.
- Divide dough into 8 golf ball-size balls and pat each one into a hockey puck-shaped patty.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Cook arepas for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer cooked arepas to a plate lined with paper towel to drain until cool enough to handle.
- Wipe the skillet down with a paper towel to remove any crumbs and to prevent the oil from burning before cooking the next arepa.
- Slice halfway through each arepa horizontally to form a pita-like pocket if wanting to make a sandwhich. Alternatively, leave the arepa whole and use as a pizza base.
