Spicy Fried Arepas

Spicy Fried Arepas

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Make crispy fried arepas with a spicy meat filling. This recipe yields 20-24 arepas, perfect for lunch or a snack, and can be prepared ahead of time.

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Cooking tools:

  • Tortilla press
  • Pastry cutter
  • Sifter
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Fork
  • Spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Slotted spoon
  • Skillet
  • Paper towel
  • Kitchen towel
  • Zip-top bag
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 4 cups yellow cornmeal (refined)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ounce margarine
  • 1 ounce shortening
  • 4 -5 cups water (use enough water to make a soft pliable dough)
  • 2 lbs ground beef (or a mixture of beef and pork)
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 medium onion
  • 20 leaves culantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 chives
  • 2 pimientos
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper, if needed
  • 1 1/2 cups water, to cook
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

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