Venezuelan Arepas de Queso
A traditional Venezuelan dish featuring crispy arepas filled with melted cheese and served with a side of flatbread for dipping in a spicy fermented salsa.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Dense Cornmealpreferably Venezuelan cornmeal
- ●4-6 pieces Flatbreadfor serving
- ●8 oz Fermented Cheesesuch as Queso Venezolano
- ●1 cup Corn Kernelsfresh or frozen
- ●1 tsp Saltto taste
- ●1 cup Wateras needed
- ●1 cup Venezuelan Salsastore-bought or homemade
Instructions
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1. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
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2. In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal and salt.
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3. Gradually add in the water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together.
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4. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes pliable and slightly sticky.
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5. Divide the dough into 4-6 equal pieces and shape into small balls.
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6. Flatten each ball of dough into a disk shape and cook in the preheated skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
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7. Meanwhile, slice the fermented cheese into thin rounds.
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8. Once the arepas are cooked, split them in half and fill with a slice of cheese.
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9. Serve the arepas with a side of flatbread for dipping in the Venezuelan salsa.
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10. Garnish with corn kernels and a sprinkle of salt to taste.