3-Ingredient Arepas

My super simple arepas recipe is easy to make with only 3 ingredients. These soft and fluffy fried corn cakes are fantastic on their own or stuffed with meat, cheese, and more! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Latin American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 71kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 cups white cornmeal flour
2 1/2 cups water warm
2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Add the salt and warm water into a bowl and let the salt dissolve.
Slowly pour the arepa flour into the mixture, stirring consistently while doing so. Once all the flour is added, gently knead the dough several times, ensuring no lumps remain. If the dough is sticky, add more arepa flour, one tablespoon at a time, as needed.
Cover the bowl and set aside for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 portions. Grease your hands with oil and flatten each portion of dough into a thick disk shape, around ½-⅓-inch in thickness.
Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with a teaspoon of butter or oil and use a paper towel to spread it around the entire pan. Place the arepas in the pan, cover, and cook for 7-8 minutes. Remove the lid, flip, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
Repeat the process until all the arepas are cooked.

Video

Notes

TO STORE. Keep the cooked arepas in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

TO FREEZE. Separate each one with a layer of parchment paper before freezing them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.

TO REHEAT. Place the arepas on a lightly oiled skillet over medium-low heat until they’re warmed through and crisp again.

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