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Easy 50 min~240 kcal 5/10
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Arepa
A staple from Colombia and Venezuela, shaping pre-cooked corn flour into griddled cakes with a crisp crust and a soft center ready for cheese or avocado.
Easy⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~250 kcal🇨🇴 Colombian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 15 min cook 15 min rest
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Pre-cooked cornmeal
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Lukewarm water
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 150 gr Cheese
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the cornmeal, salt, and warm water into a soft dough.
- 2
Rest the dough for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Shape thick disks and seal any cracks.
- 4
Cook in an oiled pan for 7 minutes per side.
14 min14:00 - 5
Rest for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Split and fill with cheese or meat.
💡 Tip: The dough should be soft but not sticky; seal any cracks before cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with cheese, avocado, and beans.
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 60% match~250
kcal calories
5
g protein
36
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 59%Fat 33%
GI 18 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
0g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
391mg
Sodium
0.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Arepa make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Arepa take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 15 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 45 minutes in total.Is Arepa difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Arepa have?
Approximately 250 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 36g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Arepa contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Arepa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Colombian cuisine.How many ingredients does Arepa need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Arepa filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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