Venezuelan Arepas

Name: Venezuelan Arepas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: White Corn flour pre-cooked 2.67 cups; Water 1 ½ cup; Corn oil 1 spoonful; Fine salt 1 tsp; Corn oil 2 spoonfuls

371.8

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 371.8
Carbohydrates g 64.4
of which sugars g 1.2
Protein g 6.9
Fats g 9.6
of which saturated fat g 1.4
Cholesterol mg 2.5
Sodium mg 341.7

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Makes: 8
Cost: Low
Note (the cooking time refers to a single piece)

PRESENTATION

Venezuelan arepas are these awesome cornmeal flatbreads that folks in Venezuela just love—pretty much at every meal. Made with arepa flour like Harina P.A.N., they’ve got this crispy outside and a soft inside that’s just so, so tempting. What’s really cool is the fillings. In Venezuela, you can stuff them with shredded beef, beans, chicken, tuna, or avocado. And get this, there are even sweet options for breakfast or dessert. The classic Reina Pepiada combines chicken and avocado for a creamy bite. Seriously good. These gluten-free bites only need a few minutes to rest before cooking, giving you a quick, golden result every time.

Over in Colombia, they’re usually filled with cheese or eggs, but in Venezuela? The options are, like, endless. And here’s the thing—traditional arepas are a blank canvas for whatever’s in your fridge. People go wild with fancy meats, roasted veggies, or even sweet fillings. Each Venezuelan region adds its own twist, so you’ll find tons of local favorites. Thing is, every bite gives you that moist center and a crunch on the outside. Comfort food for sure. Friends and families gather around platters of these at celebrations or just for a quick lunch. And everyone grabs their favorite filling. It's fun.

However you fill them, arepa recipe ideas are always flowing. And there's something really, really enjoyable about creating your own combo. The whole experience feels like a celebration of flavor. For real. Whether you're new to arepas or a seasoned pro, they always bring joy and togetherness. Experiment with different fillings and see what delicious combinations you whip up. Honestly, it's a culinary adventure waiting to happen. Can't go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

371.8

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 8 arepas: White Corn flour 2.67 cups (320 g) - pre-cooked; Water 1 ½ cup (400 g); Corn oil 1 spoonful; Fine salt 1 tsp

For cooking: Corn oil 2 spoonfuls

Preparation

How to prepare Venezuelan Arepas

To prepare the arepas, take a large bowl and pour in the water 1, salt 2, and oil 3, then mix to dissolve the salt.

Add the flour little by little while mixing the mixture with your fingers 4. Mix all the ingredients well 5 until you get a soft but compact and not sticky mixture 6. Let it rest in the bowl for 3 minutes to allow the flour to evenly absorb the water.

After this time, divide the dough into portions of about 3 oz each 7: form balls 8 and flatten them on the palm of your hand to a thickness of 0.6 inches 9,

then shape them on the work surface to obtain a regular shape 10. After forming the discs 11, heat the oil in a pan 12

and cook the arepas over medium heat for 4 minutes on one side 13 and 3 minutes on the other 14, until they begin to brown and develop darker spots. Your Venezuelan arepas are ready to be stuffed and enjoyed 15!

Storage

It is recommended to consume Venezuelan arepas immediately as they tend to harden after cooking. Alternatively, you can freeze them after they have been cooked and completely cooled.

Advice

To make arepas, it is essential to use the right flour: to be sure, check that it says “for arepas” on the package. Arepas can also be fried or baked: in the latter case, we recommend brushing the surface with some seed oil and baking in a preheated convection oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes until they are slightly golden.

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