Vida Recetas Editorial
The arepa is a round, flat bread made from pre-cooked corn flour, originally from Venezuela and Colombia, where it is consumed daily as a side dish or main course. This baked version is a lighter and more practical alternative to traditional frying, ideal for those seeking a healthy option without sacrificing flavor. The dough is prepared with corn flour, milk, water, salt, and a touch of butter, giving it a soft texture and a slightly sweet flavor. The result is arepas golden on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for filling with cheese, ham, eggs, avocado, or any other ingredient of your choice.
This recipe is ideal for beginners, as it requires few ingredients and simple steps. Additionally, by baking them, you avoid excess oil and get a drier, crispier texture. Arepas are very versatile and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also an excellent option to prepare with children, as kneading and shaping the balls is a fun activity. If you are looking for an authentic and easy recipe, this is the one.
Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
300 kcal
Preheat the oven to 200°. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the water, milk, salt and butter and put the mixture in the microwave for a couple of minutes so that the butter melts and the liquids are heated.
Little by little we are adding the cornmeal while we move with a spoon so that the ingredients are mixed well and there are no lumps.
When it can no longer be mixed with the spoon, we knead it with our hands until it is a manageable dough that is not too hard.
We place parchment paper on a baking tray and we are making balls with the dough that we will then crush with our hand.
Put them in the oven for 15 minutes until they are golden brown.
We turn them around and leave them for another 15 minutes. When they are done, we open them in half and fill them as we like.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
