Colombian Arepas

photo by Starrynews

- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
10-12 arepas (cornmeal cakes)
- Serves:
- 3-4
ingredients
- 1 cup arepa flour (precooked cornmeal)
- 1 cup crumbled ricotta salata (1/4 pound) or 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (1/4 pound)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
directions
- Toss together arepa flour, cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then stir in water until incorporated.
- Let stand until enough water is absorbed for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will continue to stiffen).
- Form 3 level tablespoons dough into 1 ball and flatten between your palms, gently pressing to form a 1/4-inch-thick patty (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches wide), then gently press around side to eliminate cracks. Transfer to a wax-paper-lined surface.
- Form more disks with remaining dough in same manner, transferring to wax-paper-lined surface.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry arepas in 2 batches, turning over once, until deep golden in patches, 8 to 10 minutes total per batch.
- Drain on paper towels.
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