Classic Aruban Arepas
Crisp on the outside, fluffy within, these golden corn pockets are primed for your favourite fillings.
Ingredients
150g pre-cooked white cornmeal (harina pan)1kg
1 tsp fine sea salt750g
300ml warm watertap
1 tsp vegetable oil (for greasing)1L
Method
- Put the corn flour in a bowl and add the salted water little by little, mixing with the flour until all the water has been used and the flour has become a dough. Let it rest for five minutes. Now, shape the dough into round rolls about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. In a lightly greased skillet, slowly cook the arepas until a crust forms on each side. Now place them into a casserole and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes, until the arepas sound hollow when tapped.
- To enhance taste: instead of using just water, use chicken or beef broth.
Cost to cook
4
serves 4 ·
Mostly estimated prices. Full-pack shop cost · about £0.32 of it is what this recipe actually uses.
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Tesco Asda
£2.14 est. · serves 4