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Health
Time
30mCost
150 kcal
Arepas are a tasty Columbian every-day food made of a simple dough of maize. They are so versatile as they can be made into sandwich pouches and stuffed with your favourite fillings. They are naturally vegan and gluten-free and, when baked or cooked in a little oil, they can make a healthy yet satisfying meal.
The nutrients information on this page refers to a 2000 Kcal daily intake diet.
Each nutrient has a progress bar. A full progress bar represents the total allowance for the nutrient, based on a 500 Kcal meal.
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In a large bowl, mix the pre-cooked cornmeal with salt and turmeric.
| Pre-Cooked Cornmeal | 300g |
|---|---|
| Salt | 1.5tsp |
| Turmeric | 1pinch |
| Warm Water | 300mL |
| Vegetable Oil for Frying | 2tbsp |
Add lukewarm water and knead the ingredients for a few minutes until the dough comes together. Then, let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
| Pre-Cooked Cornmeal | 300g |
|---|---|
| Salt | 1.5tsp |
| Turmeric | 1pinch |
| Warm Water | 300mL |
| Vegetable Oil for Frying | 2tbsp |
Divide the dough according to the number of servings, roll into balls and then flatten them down into patties.
Place the arepas in a pan with heated oil.
| Pre-Cooked Cornmeal | 300g |
|---|---|
| Salt | 1.5tsp |
| Turmeric | 1pinch |
| Warm Water | 300mL |
| Vegetable Oil for Frying | 2tbsp |
Cook the arepas for 5 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms. Remove them from the pan and pat excess oil with kitchen towels. Slice in half and stuff the arepas with your favourite fillings. Enjoy!
| Pre-Cooked Cornmeal | 300g |
|---|---|
| Salt | 1.5tsp |
| Turmeric | 1pinch |
| Warm Water | 300mL |
| Vegetable Oil for Frying | 2tbsp |
Pink salt is not only richer in minerals than regular salt but also less processed and therefore more natural. And it's actually mined from Himalayan's mountain caves! Cool stuff.