Have you ever heard of the famous Colombian arepas? Arepas are one of the most famous dishes of Latin American cuisine, and specifically they are very popular in Colombia and Venezuela. We point out that arepas can be eaten without filling or with filling.
Wondering how to make Colombian arepas? Don’t miss this recipe and learn how to cook some homemade Colombian arepas with us. Let’s cook!
Ingredients to make Colombian Arepas:
- Recipe for 8 arepas
- 500 gr yellow corn flour
- 500ml water
- 80g white sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 liter sunflower oil
How to make Colombian Arepas:
1 Before making the Colombian sweet arepas recipe, the first step is to get all the ingredients ready.
2 In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, sugar and a pinch of salt very well.
3 Heat the water and when it is lukewarm, add it little by little to the flour, until it forms a soft and moist dough, it is necessary to knead the dough very well.
4 Make medium balls and let them rest with a damp cloth on them for a few minutes.
5 Form the arepas with the help of a kitchen board, take the hot oil and fry for a few minutes until golden. For the arepa to be crispy it is important that the dough is very wet and the oil is hot.
6 Once they come out of the oven, drain the arepas on absorbent paper and enjoy, we highlight that they can be accompanied with fresh cheese. In Colombia you can get a wide variety of arepas recipes, this is one of the best known on the Colombian coast, they are usually filled with egg or egg with ground meat.
