In honor of Spanish heritage month, we are sharing a simple Arepas recipe with you.
Ingredients Arepas: 4 cups Yellow Cornmeal (fine) 2 cups Water Salt to taste Topping: 2 Tomatoes 3 Scallions Garlic powder to taste Salt to taste Oil
Filling: Butter Cheese
Directions:
In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add 4 cups of cornmeal and stir until combined and mixture forms a dough. (Should not be sticky)
Add salt to taste and let cool.
In a frying pan add oil, diced tomatoes, chopped scallions, garlic powder to taste, and salt to taste.
Cook until reduced.
Once cornmeal is cooled, roll a 3-to-4-inch ball and then pat flat between hands until it forms a disc about 5 inches wide and 3 cm thick. Until it forms Arepas.
Set the oven to broil high. Place Arepas on a rack and broil until crispy on the outside. Flip to allow each side to golden.
Remove from the oven, cut Arepa open, butter the inside and place cheese inside and replace the top.
Add tomato scallion reduction to top and enjoy!
The great thing about Arepas is that you can fill them with whatever you want. This recipe is simple and quick, but you can always spice it up with various toppings and fillings.
