Fun Foods

food from Venezuela

Arepas

10 servings

What You Will Need:

• 2 cups corn flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup grated white cheese
• 2 cups cool water (or more if needed)
• An adult to help you!

How to make it:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and white cheese. Stir in enough water to make a firm, slightly moist dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 5 minutes. Divide the dough into 10 pieces and form each piece into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
3. Oil a griddle very lightly and warm it over medium heat. Cook the arepas on the griddle for about 5 minutes on each side, until a golden brown crust forms. Transfer the arepas to a baking sheet and bake 20 to 25 minutes, turning them several times as they bake. Serve immediately.

Eat plain, split open and buttered, or with a filling like a sandwich.