COLOMBIAN AREPAS
Taken from epicurious .com and posted for ZWT. Originally published in Gourmet magazine - September 2007. "These tasty cornmeal cakes can be found grilled, baked, or fried in several Latin American countries. We love this Colombian version-the outside fries up crisp and golden, while the cheesy middle stays wonderfully moist. They can be eaten as a side dish or paired with hot chocolate for an afternoon snack."
Provided by alligirl
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 10-12 arepas (cornmeal cakes), 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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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Natasha Martha
[email protected]I loved these arepas! The dough was so soft and fluffy, and the cheese filling was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making these again.
Manny Tanny
[email protected]These arepas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I will try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Zikhona Fiona
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of arepas, but these were actually really good. The dough was soft and fluffy, and the cheese filling was gooey and melted perfectly.
Advocate Jahangir Alam Sumonto
[email protected]These arepas are a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have a block of cheese in my fridge, so I can make these arepas anytime.
Piyush Chand
[email protected]I made these arepas for my family and they loved them! They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Esther Andy
[email protected]These arepas were amazing! I loved the crispy texture and the cheesy filling. I will definitely be making these again.
Yabsra Jemal
[email protected]The dough was too sticky to work with. I had to add extra flour to get it to come together.
Joshua Medie
[email protected]These arepas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I will add more salt and spices next time.
AGAH ASIF
[email protected]Delicious! I will definitely be making these again.
Peter ug
[email protected]These arepas were easy to make and turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the cheese, which made them extra special.
Lukas Zilvinskas
[email protected]I loved the crispy texture of these arepas. The cheese filling was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Monique van Staden
[email protected]These arepas were delicious! The dough was soft and fluffy, and the cheese filling was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Kalu Daberechi
[email protected]I've tried many arepa recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is easy to work with and the arepas cook up perfectly. I love the addition of the cheese, which makes them extra flavorful. I will be making these arepas again and again.
Hasanur zaman
[email protected]These arepas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and couldn't stop eating them. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious cheesy filling. I will definitely be making these again.