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Lasting more than a hundred years, arepas are an extremely versatile food that can be paired with a variety of fillings. Listen to what Deicira Torres, the volunteer coordinator at the Branch, has to say about arepas:
"For a Venezuelan, it is the food that can brighten a heart. It is the perfect excuse to spend time with family or friends. You can add fillings to make it special, and it is the protagonist of the table.
At my grandmother's house, it was impossible to get home and not be asked, 'Have you eaten yet? Do you want an arepa?'
Arepas are a part of the life of a Venezuelan. Now that we have emigrated throughout the world, there are arepas in any corner of the planet. A Venezuelan flag is raised wherever an arepa is eaten!"
Recipe contributed by Deicira Torres, the volunteer coordinator at The Branch.
Ingredients:
Corn Meal (Harina Pan)
Salt
Water
Equipment:
Bowl
Pan
Instructions:
In a bowl, place the necessary amount of flour, salt, water, and corn meal until a homogeneous mass is formed.
Form the arepas into small disks, depending on what size is desired.
Roast or fry the arepas to desired level of crispiness.
Check out this link for a suggested filling for your arepas! https://www.aimadeitforyou.com/reina-pepiada/