Arepas Recipe

• pre-cooked cornmeal↗2 cups
• salt↗2 teaspoon
• warm water2.5 cup
• oil for frying in a pan
• carnitas (personal favorite!) or chicken, shredded with chipotle
• magical green sauce or another sauce (hmm, what else could it be?)
• black beans↗
• sweet potato, sliced thin and fried in olive oil with salt until tender↗
• red onion (marinated? tasty)↗
• Cotija cheese↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the ingredients: Mix the pre-cooked cornmeal and salt. Add the water and whisk, removing lumps, then stir until smooth. Let the mixture rest for 5‑10 minutes.

2. 2

   Shape the arepas: Divide the dough by hand into 8 portions. Shape each portion into a ball and gently flatten, creating a disc about 1 inch (≈2.5 cm) thick (see photo).

3. 3

   Fry the arepas: Heat a thin layer of oil (about 1/4 inch deep) in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the arepas and fry for about 6 minutes on each side. The arepas should develop a dry toasted crust, not overly browned. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and cool.

4. 4

   Assemble: Cut the arepas in half and fill with your desired fillings!