Arepas with carrots, eggs and cheese.

Updated at: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:18:44 GMT

Step 1

Preheat your budare (pan or griddle) over medium heat.

Step 2

In a medium/large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the water and mix them well.

Step 3

Pour the water into the mixture and start kneading gently but firmly. It only takes a few minutes for the dough to become smooth and malleable. Some people prefer to do it the other way around, gradually adding the mixture to the water and stirring until the right consistency is achieved. Whichever option you choose is fine, the important thing is to have the correct flour/water proportion to avoid lumps. It is a fairly easy dough to work with, so fear not!

Step 4

Once the dough is smooth and malleable, let it rest for 3 minutes. This step is very important, so don't skip it.

Step 5

After the dough has rested, check that it is still smooth. If it cracks or feels hard in your hand, it needs more water. Adjust gradually by adding tablespoons of water until you achieve the desired consistency, as shown in the video.

Step 6

Flatten the dough in the bottom of the bowl and use a knife to divide it into 4 equal parts. Take a portion and shape it into a ball in your hand, then use the heel of your hand to flatten it into round patties. Press and turn, repeating this movement until you have a flat round pattie, about half an inch thick, as shown in the video.

Step 7

Spray oil on the budare (pan or griddle) and spread it evenly with a napkin. Place your arepa near the edge of the pan to leave space for the others. Having a small bowl of water nearby is quite useful to wet your hands every time you work with the dough. This prevents it from sticking and helps seal it once placed on the pan.

Step 8

Once in the pan, cook each side for 6 minutes. There are different ways to finish this process beautifully. The most common is to flip them in the pan every 6 minutes (at least 2 times on each side). The second (our preferred method) is using the Air Fryer at 350F for 7 to 10 minutes. The last option is to use the oven and cook them on a rack at 400F for 15 minutes. You will know they are ready when you tap them with your fingers and hear a hollow sound. You are looking for a crust with a few blackened spots, which is okay. Check the notes for more info.

Step 9

Once done, let them rest for a couple of minutes so you can handle them with your hands.

Step 10

While your arepas are finishing jump to the filling. Shred your cheese and set aside.

Step 11

Turn to medium heat medium-sized saucepan. While preheating, take a bowl, add the eggs and the milk, and whisk them until combined. Gentle not too much or too fast.

Step 12

Spray some olive oil and add the bitten eggs. Gently scramble the eggs following the video. I like my eggs fluffy and juicy, never dry, meaning: please don’t overcook them!

Step 13

Use a knife to open the arepa, create a pocket, and stuff it with the eggs and shredded cheese. Yummy!

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