Ingredients 1 2 cups warm water 2 1 heaped tsp sea salt 3 2 cups areparina* (a.k.a. masarepa – not cornmeal or masa harina // we mixed white and yellow from PAN and GOYA brands – see notes for masa harina modification) 4 1 Tbsp avocado, coconut, or vegan butter for cooking (if avoiding oil, just omit and be sure your pan is non-stick)
I’ve read many a traditional recipe that insist that you must use masarepa in your Colombian arepa recipe. Masarepa is a very specific type of corn flour. It is precooked and ground cornmeal that exists specifically for making arepas.
Directions. 1 Step 1: Prepare the filling. Lis Hernandez for Taste of Home. To make the arepa filling, squeeze the avocado with your hands to mash it but leave some ... 2 Step 2: Mix the salt and dry precooked cornmeal. 3 Step 3: Add warm water. 4 Step 4: Knead the dough. 5 Step 5: Form a smooth ball. More items
These simple arepas only require water, cornmeal, butter, and salt, and they come together in just 16 minutes. They're simple and straightforward, but that doesn't mean you can't dress them up — try utilizing them like sandwiches and filling them with various meats, cheeses, and vegetables.