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Arepas

Thick disks of masa to be split open and stuffed with sandwich ingredients
Course Bread
Cuisine Venezuelan
Keyword arepa, masa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 2 arepas
Calories 560kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup masarepa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp shortening melted
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix roughly and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the masarepa to absorb the water
  • Separate into 2 equal-sized balls. With each ball, place onto a sheet of wax paper, smash into a rough circle with the ball of your hand. Pressing down with one hand and rotating, work the dough into a rough circle about 1/2 inch thick, using the other hand to smooth cracks in the sides and make them even.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes per side in a lightly-oiled pan over medium heat.
  • Split open and stuff with your preferred filling.