Tuesday, February 07th 2012

Arepa Recipe

2 cups precooked cornmeal*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups boiling water
1 cup shredded mild white cheese

P.A.N. Harina de Maiz or cornmeal specific to making arepas. Masa harina, regular cornmeal for coating fried foods, and polenta are not the same

In a mixing bowl, add cornmeal, salt, pepper, baking powder and mix well. Add the cheese and combine well.

With a fork, stir in boiling water. Add eggs. Mix with a fork until dough leaves the side of the bowl.Knead dough with your hands only enough to form a ball.

About 3/4 cup of dough makes one arepa.Flatten balls and fry in a lightly greased pan until golden.Or cook in arepa cooker until arepas sound hollow when tapped.

Let cool slightly and serve. Slice like a sandwich, stuff with more cheese, and warm till cheese is melted.