Venezolanische Arepas

Zutaten

• 2 cups arepa flour ((pre-cooked cornmeal))
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/4 cups warm water
• Coconut oil for frying

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Mix arepa flour and salt. Slowly add warm water and knead to form a dough ball. Rest dough for about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Divide dough into 6-8 pieces, roll into a ball in the palm of hands. Flatten dough to form a disk about 1/2 inch thick.

3. 3

   Heat Griddle or cast iron skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Add arepas and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

4. 4

   Using a knife cut arepas down the center but leaving the back ends attached. Stuffed with black beans, plantains, guacamole, jackfruit carnitas, scrambled tofu or your favorite stuffing and serve immediately.