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Arepas

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  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 30m
  • The following recipe serves 10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 3/4 cups masa harina
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 12 ounces cottage cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups hot water
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup queso fresco
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine masa harina, margarine, salt, and cottage cheese with the hot water. Knead well after each addition until mixture resembles new play dough.

  • Step 2: Pinch off golf sized balls; press between two ziploc bags into 1/4 inch thick circles.

  • Step 3: Cook lightly on greased surface of griddle until lightly browned.

  • Step 4: Serve with butter and queso fresco.


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