Best Colombian Arepas Recipe
Classic Colombian arepas made with pre-cooked cornmeal and cooked until golden and tender.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal masarepa
- 2½ cups warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter or oil optional, for richness
Instructions
- Mix cornmeal, salt, and water to form dough.
- Rest dough briefly.
- Shape into discs.
- Cook in skillet until golden on both sides.
- Serve hot with toppings or fillings.
Notes
- Use masarepa, not regular cornmeal
- Rest the dough before shaping
- Medium heat works best
- Reheat in a skillet for crisp edges