Arepas recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Arepas are South American cornmeal cakes that are browned on the outside and filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables.
Arepas are South American cornmeal cakes that are browned on the outside and filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables. They are lightly savory and crisp outside, fluffy inside, and make a satisfying lunch or simple dinner.
World cuisine · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 361.5g serving): 540.5 kcal · protein 24.7g · carbohydrate 65.2g · fat 20.9g · sodium 661mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: If the dough cracks, add water a teaspoon at a time until it comes together softly when pressed by hand.
Tips: Cook arepas slowly over medium-low heat rather than high heat so they turn crisp outside and cook through inside.
Tips: Add the cheese and vegetables just before serving for a fresher texture.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cornmeal — 70 g
- Water — 90 ml
- Lean beef — 70 g
- Mozzarella cheese — 25 g
- Avocado — 40 g
- Tomato — 40 g
- Onion — 20 g
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Salt — 0.3 tsp