Colombian Arepas Recipe

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Colombian Arepas
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup arepa flour (precooked cornmeal)
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Toss together arepa flour, cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then stir in water until incorporated. Let stand until enough water is absorbed for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will continue to stiffen).
  2. Form 3 level tablespoons dough into 1 ball and flatten between your palms, gently pressing to form a 1/4-inch-thick patty (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches wide), then gently press around side to eliminate cracks. Transfer to a wax-paper-lined surface. Form more disks with remaining dough in same manner, transferring to wax-paper-lined surface.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry arepas in 2 batches, turning over once, until deep golden in patches, 8 to 10 minutes total per batch. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 74.92 Kcal (314 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.85g 12%
Cholesterol 9.98mg 3%
Sodium 110.26mg 5%
Total Carbs 0.4g 0%
Sugars 0.4g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 18.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.05 Kcal (775 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.38g 12%
Cholesterol 24.65mg 3%
Sodium 272.32mg 5%
Total Carbs 0.99g 0%
Sugars 0.99g 2%
Protein 4.93g 4%
Calcium 45.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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