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Cheese Arepas

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BreakfastVenezuelan⏱ 30 minServes 4EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeVegetarianNut-free
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A Forkwise original recipe, written by Forkwise. Not yet kitchen-tested.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal (masarepa)
  • 2½ cups warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup grated white cheese

…and 1 more ingredient.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal (masarepa)
  • 2½ cups warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup grated white cheese
  • 1 tbsp oil

Method

  1. Mix the masarepa, water and salt and knead for 2 minutes. Rest 5 minutes.
  2. Work in the cheese, then shape into 8 patties about 1.5 cm thick.
  3. Cook in an oiled pan over medium heat, about 6 minutes a side, until crusty.
  4. Split and add any filling you like.

Recipe source: Forkwise · © Forkwise (original recipe) · Original recipe written by Forkwise; not yet kitchen-tested
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