Authentic Venezuelan Arepas Recipe

Ingredienti

• 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
• 1 pinch salt (optional)
• 1 cup Harina P.A.N. (pre-cooked white or yellow arepa flour)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Place water in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add salt and stir to dissolve.

3. 3

   Add half the arepa flour and stir.

4. 4

   Add the rest of the arepa flour and stir until well combined.

5. 5

   Knead the dough with your hands until it is soft, malleable, and has no lumps.

6. 6

   Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat a budare, griddle, cast iron pan, or non-stick skillet on the stovetop to medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Divide the dough to make 6 balls.

9. 9

   Take every ball, and make a flat round patty with your hands. Arepas must be the size of an English muffin.

10. 10

    If you see cracks in the arepa edges, wet your fingertips and seal them (check the video to see how).

11. 11

    Add a thin layer of oil to the budare or griddle. The idea is to have a slightly oiled griddle.

12. 12

    Place arepas in the griddle or grill pan and cook them for 5-6 minutes.

13. 13

    Reduce the fire to medium heat, flip the arepas, and cook them on the second side for another 5 minutes.