Easy Homemade Arepas
Easy to make, these homemade arepas are fried until golden with a crisp outer shell and soft doughy filling.
Servings: 4
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup masarepa look for the brand P.A.N.
- 1 cup hot water
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well until a you can form a ball.
- Divide the dough in 4 even balls.
- Dip the ball in cold water, so it doesn’t stick, and place on plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the ball and press down with a plate. Make them as thick or thin as you like. Repeat this with each ball of dough.
- In a pan heat a little bit of oil and fry each arepa for about 2-4 minutes on each side, or until the edges start to brown a little bit.
Notes
Serve with your favorite chili, curry, or soup, or top with cheese and a fried egg.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg