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Arepa (Spanish pronunciation:) is a type of flatbread made of ground maize dough stuffed with a filling, eaten in northern parts of South America since pre-Columbian times, and notable primarily in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela, but also present in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Central America. [1] [2] [3]
The Dictionary of Americanisms , published by the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language, states that pupusa derives from the Nawat word puxahua meaning "fluffy" or "fluffy thing". [5] In her book Interlude and Other Verses, Lidia Pérez de Novoa believed that pupusa derives from the Nawat word pupusawa meaning "to puff up". [6]
The arepa is served filled, similar to a sandwich. There are many fillings including shredded beef, black beans, Venezuelan cheese, ham, fish. Some fillings have proper names. Reina Pepiada (old Venezuelan Spanish for "curvy queen") is a filling for arepa composed of avocado, chicken, and mayonnaise.
In Venezuela, arepas are stuffed with all kinds of meats and vegetables. Chef Lis Hernandez show us how to make arepas with avocado chicken salad, or reina pepiada arepas. The post How to Make ...
Pre-made arepa flour is specially prepared for making arepas and other maize dough-based dishes, such as Venezuelan Hallaca, Bollo, and Empanada. The most popular brand names of corn flour are Harina PAN in Venezuela, and Areparina in Colombia. Pre-made arepa flour is usually made from white corn, but there are yellow corn varieties available.
A staple in Colombian cuisine, arepas can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled or steamed, but actor Juan Pablo Espinosa says they're best when they're filled with cheese.
A main element of Dominican cuisine. There are more than six variations in the Dominican Republic the most popular ones being pastelón de platano maduro (yellow plantain casserole) and pastelón de yuca (cassava casserole). Pastelón origins can be found in other Latin American Countries like Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Panama, and Cuba.
Transfer all the finished arepas to the same baking sheet as the chorizo and return to the oven to keep warm. Repeat the process with remaining dough and cheese. 6.