Easy Arepas Recipe is a popular dish in Venezuela and other parts of South America. They are similar to Pita Bread but made with corn flour or corn meal. They are a delicious bread recipe that can be cut and filled with many different things. This recipe only requires a few ingredients and it all comes together easily.
Arepa flour is made of corn flour. It provides a starchy texture that makes each arepa so delicious. You should be able to find the right flour at grocery stores. Once I found out I needed to eat gluten free, I tried these and fell in love. They are just the best and go with anything. How are Arepas made? The process is so simple.
Arepas are a beloved corn bread patties traditionally eaten in Venezuela and Colombia. This version, developed with my Venezuelan roommates, is fully grain-free, paleo, and autoimmune protocol compliant thanks to being made from the wonderful tropical root malanga (also known as ocumo).
An arepa is a small, round sandwich, about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick, made out of cornmeal, salt and water. It can be baked or grilled, and is eaten with meals in Venezuela and Colombia. Depending on the region, arepas can vary in size and thickness, but no meal is served without a round corn arepa.