Arepas Plain
Arepas can be filled and stuffed with all kinds of fillings. Cheese, meat, etc ... This recipe is plain without stuffing. There are also have recipes for fillied Arepas in this site and in the book series.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Columbian
2 cups Masarepa 1 tsp sea salt 2 cups Chicken broth (or water) I feel the chicken broth adds much to the flavor of the Arepas. 1 TBS EVOO 1 TBS unsalted butter Place the Masarepa and salt in a bowl and whisk together well.
Pour in the broth (or water) and mix well with your hands.
When well mixed, set aside for 15-20 minutes covered.
Divide the dough into 8 pieces.
Press the balls into about ½ inch thick discs, using your hands.
Place the EVOO and butter in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.
Fry the arepas about 5 minutes per side, and until there are good grill marks and some charring on each side.
Cut these in half and fill with whatever filling is desired.
Keyword appetizers, Arepas, Arepas with cheese, Columbian food, wrapped foods