Arepas are a traditional Colombian food perfect for anytime of day. This golden, crispy, and delicious treat is quick and easy to make. "Arepas son perfectas para ser rellenadas!"
INGREDIENTS
2 cups pre cooked corn mean (masarepa)
2 cups hot water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon soft butter, divided
12 slices mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl mix the masarepa, water, salt, and butter. Knead with your hands for about 3 minutes moistening you hands with water as you work.
Form 6 small balls with the dough. Place each ball between 2 plastic bags or parchment paper and with a flat pot cover flatten to about 1/3 inch. The arepas should be about 5" in diameter.
Add the butter to a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the arepas in the pan, and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until a crust forms or until they are golden brown.
Split the arepas using a knife as you would do with an English muffin and stuff with 2 slice of mozzarella cheese.
Place the stuffed arepas back on the skillet over medium high heat and cook 2 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and serve immediately.
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