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arepas con huevos

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jean Ray

From About.com South American food

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For arepas con huevos

  • 1 c
    masarepa
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    hot water
  • 1 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • 4
    eggs
  • vegetable oil for frying

How To Make arepas con huevos

  • 1
    Mix masarepa and salt. Add hot water and melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Reserve 2 tablespoons of dough. Shape rest of dough into 4 balls.
  • 3
    Place one ball between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and press with a heavy skillet until 3" in diameter and 1/3" thick.
  • 4
    Heat oil in skillet until small piece of dough sizzles. Fry arepas until golden on each side, 2-3 minutes. Place on paper towel.
  • 5
    When cool enough to handle, partially split arepas. Break egg into small bowl, then pour into arepas. Seal split area with extra dough.
  • 6
    Fry arepas about 3 minutes per side - less, if you like runny eggs, more if you like firm eggs. Season with salt and pepper.

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