Puerto Rican Arepas Recipe
A traditional Puerto Rican dish, arepas are soft cornmeal cakes with a crispy outside. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they can be topped with cheese, eggs, or your favorite filling.
Equipment
- 2 cups fine cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp butter (or oil)
- 1/2 cup cheese (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
Ingredients
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl combine cornmeal, salt, sugar. Gradually add warm water and mix until dough forms.
- Shape Arepas: Divide dough into small balls and flatten into discs.
- Cook: Heat a pan over medium heat add butter or oil, and cook arepas for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Slice and fill with cheese eggs, or any topping of your choice.
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, sugar. Gradually add warm water and mix until dough forms.
- Shape Arepas: Divide dough into small balls and flatten into discs.
- Cook: Heat a pan over medium heat, add butter or oil, and cook arepas for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Slice and fill with cheese, eggs, or any topping of your choice.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in a pan for crispy texture.
Substitutions: Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
Gluten-Free: Ensure cornmeal is gluten-free.