Colombian Arepas Recipes

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COLOMBIAN AREPAS

This is a quick and easy recipe to make delicious Colombian arepas. They are usually served for breakfast, as a side dish, or even for a quick meal.

Provided by Sweet y Salado

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Colombian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6



Colombian Arepas image

Steps:

  • Mix water, corn meal, mozzarella cheese, butter, and salt together in a large bowl. Knead until mixed well and the dough has a soft consistency. Form balls the size of a medium orange and place them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Flatten with a rolling pin to your desired thickness.
  • Cut the dough into circles using a cereal bowl or drinking glass, lip-down, through the plastic wrap. Remove the plastic wrap and remove excess dough.
  • Coat a griddle with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Add arepas and grill until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 325.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

1 cup warm water
1 cup pre-cooked white corn meal (such as P.A.N.®)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
cooking spray

COLOMBIAN AREPAS

This is a quick way to prepare arepas. Not exactly the taste of the traditional arepa, but quite close enough. Arepas can also be topped with tuna salad, chicken, ham and cheese, sautéed tomatoes and onions, and beef.

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 arepas

Number Of Ingredients 4



Colombian Arepas image

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil and add it to the corn meal, stirring thoroughly. Add the butter and salt to taste.
  • Form into several flat tortillas (4 to 6 inches diameter, 1/8 inch thick) and roast over a low charcoal fire or on a wire rack over the burner of your stove.
  • Serve hot with butter and fresh white cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 21.5, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.7

1 cup precooked white cornmeal
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
salt, to taste

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



Colombian Arepas image

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.

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

COLOMBIAN AREPAS

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 Ian Knauer

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Vegetable     Fry     Vegetarian     Corn     Gourmet

Yield Makes 10 to 12 cornmeal cakes

Number Of Ingredients 4



Colombian Arepas image

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.

1 cup arepa flour (precooked cornmeal)
1 cup crumbled ricotta salata or grated mozzarella (1/4 pound)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup vegetable oil

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