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Corn Flour Arepa Recipe

Venezuelan Arepa is eaten all the time, as a side dish or stuffed. This is the basic recipe to make precooked corn flour arepas. It is very easy to make and only requires flour, water and salt. If you want the recipe for Venezuelan arepas with bread flour, here it is.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Acompañamiento, Cena, Desayuno
Cuisine Venezolana
Servings 2 Arepas
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Kneading container
  • Budare or frying pan
  • Kitchen

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tazas Water at room temperature - not cold
  • 1 Cucharadita Salt
  • 2 Tazas Precooked corn flour

Instructions
 

  • There are two ways to make arepas with corn flour, each one chooses or uses the method that works best for him. However, many times we do it in a family tradition.
    The most used method consists of mixing the flour and salt in a large container, add the water little by little and knead until it is smooth and does not fall apart.
    Some add a teaspoon of butter to make the dough more flexible.
    The other option, which works better for me, is to first put the water and salt in the large container and mix them together. Then we add the corn flour little by little until we get a homogeneous dough.
    With the first method you are sure to get lumps, so you will have to spend more time kneading. With the second method, since we are mixing the flour little by little, no lumps are formed and it is easier to knead.
    In this recipe we put the water first.
  • Add the two cups of water in the container.
    ingredientes de las arepas
  • Add the teaspoon of salt to the water and stir until well mixed.
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  • Gradually add the flour to the container with water and salt. Stir while adding the flour to avoid lumps.
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  • Each type of flour has a different consistency. In some cases it is necessary to let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes.
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  • Now, knead the mixture until it is sufficiently consistent and the dough does not stick to your hands.
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  • Form dough balls of a size that you can easily handle with your hands. After the ball is uniform, keep turning your hands, but keep pressing so that the dough is flattened and the arepa takes shape.
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  • Give the final shape to the arepa by wetting your hands, then place the arepa on a baking pan or frying pan. To prevent them from sticking you can put a little bit of oil or matequilla before placing the arepa.
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  • Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side over medium heat.
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  • To know if they are ready, grab the arepa and tap it with your fingers. If it sounds like a drum, they are ready to eat.

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Nutritional Information

The nutritional information of a corn flour arepa may vary depending on the size and ingredients used to fill it. However, the following information refers to a basic corn flour arepa without filling:
Calories: 120-150 calories per arepa (depending on size).
Fat: 1-2 grams
Carbohydrates: 25-30 grams
Protein: 3-4 grams
Fiber: 2-3 grams
The corn flour used in the preparation of arepas is rich in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, which makes it a good source of energy and helps maintain the feeling of satiety for longer. Adding ingredients such as cheese, meat, avocado, beans, among others, increases the amount of protein and fat in the arepa, which can make the amount of calories and nutrients vary significantly.
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