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2 cups precooked cornmeal* harina precocida (I used masa harina, but I intend to remake with this one.)
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 cup oil for pan frying
Mix the precooked cornmeal and the salt.
Add the water and whisk remove any lumps, then stir until combined.
Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.
Using your hands, divide the dough into 8 pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball and flatten in gently to create a disk, about 1 inch thick.
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
Add the arepas and fry for about 6 minutes on both sides.
The arepas should get a dry fried exterior without getting overly brown.
Cut the arepas in half and stuff with your fillings!
Calories 164, Carb 22, Protein 3, Fat 8, Sodium 422, Fiber 2
2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into thin pieces and sautéed in 2 TB olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper
Per 1/8 recipe: Calories 58, Carb 7, Protein 1, Fat 1, Sodium 71, Fiber 1
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