Recipes Cuisine Latin American Homemade Arepas 4.5 (63) 50 Reviews 12 Photos I first tasted arepas at a New York City hole-in-the-wall eatery and I fell in love with this stuffed white corn cake. 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 any number of your favorite fillings. I went with some spicy pork and avocado, but I made a version a few days later stuffed with caramelized plantains and salty goat feta. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on February 20, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 12 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 arepas Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 ½ cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.®) ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed Directions Stir water and salt together in a medium bowl; gradually stir in cornmeal with your fingers until the mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Form dough into eight 2-inch diameter balls; pat each ball to flatten into a 3/8-inch-thick arepa patty. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry arepas in batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Slice halfway through each arepa horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita-like pocket. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Nutrition: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 96 Calories 1g Fat 20g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 96 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Sodium 293mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Protein 2g 4% Calcium 2mg 0% Potassium 1mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved