Cum se prepară Arepas

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 2 ½ cups of warm water and the salt. Use a spoon to slowly mix in the corn flour, adding it little by little and stirring well. Let the mix rest for about three minutes to allow it to take on some consistency.

Knead the corn dough vigorously until it no longer sticks to the edges of the container. There should be no lumps left and it should have a smooth consistency.

Use a brush to lightly oil a large skillet or griddle pan and heat the pan over medium-high heat.

Use your hands to form the dough into balls the size of a small orange. Then, flatten them with the palms of your hands until you obtain round, thick patties about 4 inches or 10 cm in diameter. You can also make smaller-sized arepas to serve as appetizers.

Place the arepas in the hot pan without overcrowding and cook for about 5 minutes, use a spatula to flip each arepa and cook for another 5 minutes.

If you want the arepas extra crispy, you can put them in a pre-heated oven for another 5 minutes at 180 C or 350 F. They will puff up slightly and, if tapped gently, produce a hollow sound.

Add the oil to a frying pan over medium-high heat, sauté the diced onion, then add the tomato and continue cooking for another five minutes.

Add the whisked eggs and a pinch of salt.

Cook and stir for about three minutes, remove from the heat.

Slice and open the arepas using a sharp knife. Fill them with scrambled eggs and your choice of other fillings. Serve immediately.