Colombian Arepas

Colombian Arepas
Need a vegetarian side dish? Colombian Arepas could be a super recipe to try. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 112 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes. A mixture of arepa flour, water, vegetable oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

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Toss together arepa flour, cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then stir in water until incorporated.
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Let stand until enough water is absorbed for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will continue to stiffen).
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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.
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Transfer to a wax-paper-lined surface. Form more disks with remaining dough in same manner, transferring to wax-paper-lined surface.
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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.
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Drain on paper towels.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings10
Health Score1
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