Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt.
- Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a disc about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the arepas for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Let the arepas cool slightly, then slice them open and fill with your choice of fillings.
Notes
- Arepas can be filled with cheese, meats, avocado, or any other preferred ingredients.
- Adjust the salt and add seasonings to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg