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Traditional Venezuelan Roasted Arepa Recipe

Preparing the roasted arepa is a Venezuelan art . Mix corn flour with water and salt, form discs, add your favorite filling, and seal. Grill on a hot grill, brushing with oil, until golden brown and make a hollow sound when tapped. Key tools include a non-stick grill, tongs, brush and a large bowl. Enjoy the authentic Venezuelan culinary experience in every bite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Acompañamiento, Cena, Desayuno
Cuisine Venezolana
Servings 4 Arepas
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Budare for arepas

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Warm water
  • 2 cups Precooked corn flour - white or yellow
  • 1/ tbsp Salt

Instructions
 

Dough Preparation:

  • Mix the P.A.N. corn flour with water and sea salt in a large bowl. Add the water gradually to make a soft, pliable dough. Knead the mixture to a uniform, lump-free consistency.

Formation of the Arepas:

  • Divide the dough into portions of the desired size. Form each portion into a ball and flatten into discs about 1 cm thick.
    Arepa Forming - quearepas.com

Preparation for the Asado:

  • Preheat the budare or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush each side of the arepa with sunflower or corn oil to obtain a golden brown and crispy surface during grilling.

Roasting of the Arepas:

  • Place the arepas in the hot budare and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Turn the arepas carefully using tongs to ensure even grilling on both sides.

Firing Verification:

  • The arepa is ready when it has a light golden color on both sides and emanates a tantalizing aroma. When lightly tapping the surface, you should hear a hollow sound indicating that the dough is fully cooked inside.

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Notes

Nutritional information

The nutritional information for a grilled arepa may vary depending on the specific recipe and ingredients used. However, I will provide a general estimate based on typical ingredients of a Venezuelan arepa:
 
  • Serving Size: 1 arepa (approximately 100 grams)
     
  • Calories: About 200-250 calories, depending on the amount of oil used in the roast.
     
  • Fats: About 5-10 grams, mostly from oil and, to a lesser extent, from corn flour.
     
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 35-40 grams, mainly from corn flour.
     
  • Protein: About 4-6 grams, with contributions from gluten from corn flour and, if used, from cheese.
     
  • Fiber: 2-4 grams, depending on the amount of whole corn flour.
     
  • Sugars: Minimal, since the traditional recipe for roasted arepa does not contain added sugars.
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