These arepas have a crispy crust while the cheese inside stays melty and gives you that cheese-pull that everyone knows and loves.
Provided by Marianne Williams
Time 55m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Shred 3 ounces of the mozzarella and cut remaining 5 ounces into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer shredded cheese to a large bowl and cubed cheese to a medium bowl.
- Add cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and warm water to the shredded cheese and mix to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow cornmeal to absorb liquid. The mixture should resemble soft Play-Doh.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- With damp palms and fingers, place 1/4 cup arepa mixture into your palm and flatten into a 2 1/2-inch disk. Place 3 to 4 cubes of the mozzarella into the center. Gently fold edges of dough over to cover mozzarella cubes completely, patting to form a cake. Repeat until all dough and cheese has been used.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 or 4 arepas and cook until both sides are golden brown and charred in spots, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a parchment-lined baking sheet and season with a pinch of the remaining salt. Place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil, arepas, and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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