Venezuelan Arepas

1. 1

   Heat the oil on a large skillet (the oil should be 1 centimeter deep in the pan)

2. 2

   Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the liter of water slowly, kneading together until the liquid is absorbed. Add the rest of the water and mix very well, in a span of approximately 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Form the dough into balls about half the size of an orange, and flatten in your hands until it becomes a disc shape approximately 1 centimeter thick.

4. 4

   Fry on medium-high heat in very hot oil, flipping only once until golden, approximately 5 minutes on each side.

5. 5

   Place the fried arepas onto paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

6. 6

   Split each arepa open with a knife to form a pocket and spoon in your choice of filling while still hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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