Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Arepas

Saturday, June 26, 2010

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Arepas - Colombia

* Exported from MasterCook *

Arepas - Colombia

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : No Yeast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup arepa flour
1/2 teaspoon salt -- scant
2/3 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack -- or other mild cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter -- to 4 tablespoons, melted
1 cup very hot water -- about

Combine the arepa flour, salt, and cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir in
2 tablespoons melted butter and most of the water. Knead the mixture with
your hands to obtain a moist, pliable dough. Add more water as necessary;
The dough should be the consistency of mashed potatoes. You may not need
all of the water, or you may need a little more.

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Wet your hands and roll each piece
into a ball, then flatten it to make a patty about 3-inches across and
1/3-inch thick. Continue wetting your hands to prevent the dough from
sticking. Alternatively, roll out the dough between two sheets of plastic
wrap or waxed paper and cut out 3-inch circles, using a cookie cutter.

Heat some of the remaining melted butter in a large skillet or griddle
over medium heat. Fry the arepas until crusty and golden brown, turning
once, about 2 minutes per side. Work in batches, as necessary, to avoid
crowding the pan. Add more butter or oil if needed. Serve at once.

Makes eight 3-inch arepas, Serves 4.

AuthorNote: Arepas are a popular Colombian snack, a cross between polenta,
pancakes, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Thanks to Miami's large Colombian
community, arepas turn up at carnivals and street fairs, where they're
enjoyed by Colombians and non-Colombians alike. The following recipe was
inspired by Bogota-born caterer, cooking teacher, and pastry chef Tania
Sigal. Arepa flour is made from cooked, finely ground corn. Look for it at
Hispanic markets. Two popular brands of arepa flour are Goya and Pan.

Cuisine:
"Latin American/Hispanic"
Source:
"Miami Spice: The New Florida Cuisine by Steven Raichlen, 1993."
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"June 2010"
Yield:
"8 3-inch cakes"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 396 Calories; 15g Fat (34.0%
calories from fat); 11g Protein; 54g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 40mg
Cholesterol; 370mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat;
2 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 27014 0 0 0 3728