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Arepa de Queso

Name: Arepa de Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: colombienne
Ingredients: 250 g Precooked cornmeal; 300 ml Warm water; 200 g Fresh white cheese; 4 pieces Eggs; 5 g Salt; 80 ml Vegetable oil

Traditional Colombian corn cake filled with melted cheese and topped with a fried egg. A savory and authentic snack.

35 min4 servings420 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

250 g Precooked cornmeal
300 ml Warm water
200 g Fresh white cheese
4 pieces Eggs
5 g Salt
80 ml Vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1
Mix cornmeal, water, and salt until a uniform dough forms.
Step 2
Let dough rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Form 4 dough discs and place cheese in the center of each.
Step 4
Heat oil and cook arepas 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 5
Fry eggs in the same oil.
Step 6
Top each arepa with an egg and serve hot.

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