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Colombian Arepas

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Colombian Arepas

Colombian Arepas

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Equipment

  • - "Pestle and Mortar"

  • - "Heavy-Duty Rolling Pin"

  • - "Colombian Arepas Maker"

  • - "Nonstick Frying Pan"

  • - "Digital Thermometer"

  • - "Cutting Board"

  • - "Colombian Cornmeal (Masa Harina)"

  • - "Cheese Grater"

  • - "AmazonBasics Wide Strap Easy Grip Rolling Pin"

  • - "Spatula"

  • - "Digital Cookie Cutter"

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

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).
2

Instruction 2

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.
3

Instruction 3

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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