Venezuelan Arepas

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2 1/2 cups

Water

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Oil

2 cups

P.A.N.® Harina Flour

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a large bowl add Water (2 1/2 cups) , Salt (1 tsp) , Oil (1 tsp) and mix.

Step 2

Next slowly add the P.A.N.® Harina Flour (2 cups) while whisking using a spoon. Using your hands, mix and break apart any lumps. If the mixture is too watery add more Harina Flour. However, we need the mixture to be a bit wet so that it is not too crumbly when making the arepas. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Wet your hands with some water and taking a handful of the mixture roll into a ball and then press together with your hands to create the circular shape. If the edges crack, use your wet fingers to push and close the cracks.

Step 4

In a large pan over medium heat, add a little bit of oil and spread using a napkin. Place the arepa down and cook for 5-7 minutes without moving them.

Step 5

Flip and cook for another 10 minutes. Make sure the bottom is fully cooked before flipping to avoid sticking and breaking the arepa apart when flipping.

Step 6

When you see a golden crust formed on both sides, the arepas are done. You should be able to tap them and hear a hollow sound. Using a knife, open 3/4 of the way so that you can fill then but still close together.

Step 7

Fill with whatever stuffing you'd like such as shredded beef, ham and cheese etc.