Arepa is a type of food made of ground maize dough, eaten in the northern region of South America since pre-Columbian times, and notable primarily in the cuisine of Venezuela.
The flour is mixed with water and salt. Because the flour is already cooked, the blend forms into patties easily. After being kneaded and formed, the patties are fried, grilled, or baked.
Arepa flour is specially prepared (cooked in water, then dried) for making arepas. The flour is called harina precocida. The most popular brand names of maize flour are Harina PAN.
The arepa is a symbol of Venezuelan gastronomy for around 2800 years.
Nearly 70 percent of the nation ate arepas on a regular basis. It is common for Venezuelans to eat arepas throughout the day, both as snacks and as sides to meals, creating a culture where these corn products can be found almost everywhere. The arepa is seen as a cornerstone of a Venezuelan diet. Venezuelan arepas are commonly filled with a great variety of different fillings, from black beans, beef, chicken, roasted pork, fish, ham and avocado, plantains to cheese, varying widely by the location of where they are sold and the ingredients that can be obtained.
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Shredded beef, Cheese, Shredded beef and Cheese, Ham and Cheese, Chicken, Chicken with cheese
Arepas
Arepa is a type of food made of ground maize dough, eaten in the northern region of South America since pre-Columbian times, and notable primarily in the cuisine of Venezuela.
The flour is mixed with water and salt. Because the flour is already cooked, the blend forms into patties easily. After being kneaded and formed, the patties are fried, grilled, or baked.
Arepa flour is specially prepared (cooked in water, then dried) for making arepas. The flour is called harina precocida. The most popular brand names of maize flour are Harina PAN.
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The arepa is a symbol of Venezuelan gastronomy for around 2800 years.
Nearly 70 percent of the nation ate arepas on a regular basis. It is common for Venezuelans to eat arepas throughout the day, both as snacks and as sides to meals, creating a culture where these corn products can be found almost everywhere. The arepa is seen as a cornerstone of a Venezuelan diet. Venezuelan arepas are commonly filled with a great variety of different fillings, from black beans, beef, chicken, roasted pork, fish, ham and avocado, plantains to cheese, varying widely by the location of where they are sold and the ingredients that can be obtained.
Additional information
Shredded beef, Cheese, Shredded beef and Cheese, Ham and Cheese, Chicken, Chicken with cheese