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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]
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.
In Colombia and Venezuela, they make arepas. Colombian arepas are usually eaten without filling, or the filling is placed inside the dough before cooking. Venezuela has its own recipe for arepas, but, unlike Colombian arepas, the dough is cooked first, and then sliced in half and stuffed somewhat like a hamburger.
This used the intense mechanical working of dough, and control of gases touching dough, to dramatically reduce the fermentation period and the time taken to produce a loaf at the expense of taste and nutrition. [39] For generations, white bread was the preferred bread of the rich while the poor ate dark (whole grain) bread.
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 ...
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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.
Arepa (Colombia, Venezuela): flat, unleavened bread made of cornmeal; Bammy : made from grated cassava root or cassava flour and salt; Bannock (food): a variety of flat quick bread or any large, round article baked or cooked from grain; Beiju : made from tapioca; Casabe (South America, Caribbean): made from bitter cassava root