Retired Nana of 5's Journal, 29 August 2023

Yum!!! 

I bought an electric Arepa press... it is awesome, I love Cheese Arepas, hot off the grill, with real butter... alas too many carbs, so will be in the cupboard for quite some time. 

Looks delicious and healthy! 👍🏼 

I did not know there were arepa presses, learn something new every day! 

This reminded me of Alcapurrias.. I have not had one in a decade. sigh 

there are no cuchifritos where I live now 😑 probably a good thing for my waistline lol! 😅 

Unity1234, they are so easy to make! 2 cups Cornmeal, pre-cooked white (like P.A.N) 1 teaspoon salt mixed into 2 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup oil for frying Gradually stir the salt water in the cornmeal with your fingers until the mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough. Form dough into 8 2-inch diameter balls; Pat, each ball to flatten into a 3/8-inch thick Arepa Patty. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry Arepas in batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked Arepas to a paper towel lined plate to drain until cooled enough to handle. Slice halfway through each Arepa horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita like pocket. Fill with your favorite, healthy foods, and enjoy! This is a recipe I found at allrecipes.com by Chef John, it’s called Homemade Arepas. 

An Arepa press eliminates the need for frying in Oil... the one I have is 4 up, drop a ball of dough into each indentation, close the press, and in a few minutes, fresh hot Arepas. 

Adiposeman, I am going to get me one!!! Thank you!