Arepa flour is specially prepared (cooked in water, then dried) for making arepas and other maize dough-based dishes, such as hallacas, bollos, tamales, empanadas, atole and chicha.

Oct 21, 2025 · Halfway through my first arepa — one stuffed with black beans, beef, plantains, and salty cheese — I vowed to learn how to make these at home. It's a truly magnificent delivery system for …

Feb 21, 2025 · There are different versions of arepas throughout Colombia, every region having its own variation. Arepas are very versatile and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They can be …

Arepas are cornmeal cakes that originated hundreds of years ago in a region that now makes up Colombia, Venezuela, and Panama. Traditionally, they were cooked on a pan called a budare. But …

Oct 4, 2024 · An arepa is a small, round sandwich, about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick, made out of cornmeal, salt and water. It can be baked or grilled, and is eaten with meals in Venezuela and Colombia.

Oct 20, 2021 · Arepas are crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside. They can be stuffed with meats and cheeses, or enjoyed with some salt and butter.

Aug 12, 2024 · Learn how to make homemade arepas with this easy and simple recipe! Arepas are traditionally from Venezuela and Colombia. They are made with precooked corn flour, water, salt, …

Dec 21, 2022 · Homemade arepas are quick and easy to make, and once you get the hang of the shaping, which is not dissimilar to playing patty-cake by yourself, sideways, it becomes second …

Apr 19, 2012 · These thick Venezuelan corn cakes are split and filled with beans, cheeses, or meats. Adding a little oil to the dough yields tender, moist arepas. Shaping a portion of the dough to check …

Jan 27, 2025 · These chicken and avocado-stuffed arepas, which are known as reina pepiada (or curvy queen), were created in honor of Susana Dujim, a Venezuelan beauty queen who was crowned Miss …