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Venezuelan Arepas
A practical Venezuelan arepa recipe made with precooked corn flour, water and salt, with simple fillings that adapt by version and restriction.
- Venezuelan
- 28 min total time
- 2 base servings
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Classic
The familiar cheese-filled arepa style, with fresh white cheese as an optional filling.
This version
- Classic
- Vegetarian
- Contains dairy
- Contains lactose
Version
Free from
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Ingredients
- 200 g precooked white corn flour Use masarepa-style flour labelled gluten-free, not raw cornmeal or polenta.
- 250 ml warm water
- 3 g fine salt
- 5 ml neutral oil Use just enough to lightly coat the pan.
- 80 g fresh white cheese, optional Optional filling. Contains milk and lactose.
Cooking method
Pan
- Mix the dough
Add the warm water and salt to a bowl. Sprinkle in the corn flour gradually while mixing with your hand or a spoon until a soft, hydrated dough forms.
- Rest and shape
Rest the dough for 5 minutes so the flour hydrates. Divide it into 4 pieces and shape each one into a thick disc about 1.5 cm deep.
- Cook on the pan
Warm a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Cook the arepas for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the surface is dry with golden patches.
- Open and fill
Let the arepas cool for 2 minutes, then split them open with a knife. Add cheese, avocado, beans or another filling you like.
Frequently asked questions
What flour should I use for arepas?
Use precooked white corn flour, often sold as masarepa-style flour. Choose one labelled gluten-free if needed. The corn base is part of the identity of the dish.
Which version should I choose if I avoid lactose or milk protein?
Choose the vegan version. It removes cheese and uses avocado with black beans instead.
Can I change the number of servings?
Yes. Use the Recipyx servings buttons and the scalable ingredient amounts will update for the selected serving count.
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