lunch · vegetarian · dairy-free · gluten-free
Arepa de huevo
Caribbean Colombian fried corn arepa that puffs up, gets an egg slipped inside and is fried again.
- Time
- 45min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains egg.
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You'll need: Deep pot for frying.
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Method
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1
Knead masarepa, water, salt and sugar into soft dough; shape thin 13 cm discs.
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2
Fry at 180°C (350°F) until puffed and lightly golden; drain.
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3
Cut a slit, crack an egg into a cup and slide it into the pocket.
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4
Seal the slit with a little dough.
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5
Fry again until the egg sets and the arepa is crisp.
