Arepas
MAKE THIS WITH: Hestan OvenBond Quarter-Sheet Pan
Ingredients:
Coconut Chickpeas
2 cups masarepa*
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing
1¾ cups water
Fillings and toppings as desired
* Masarepa is ground pre-cooked cornmeal that is the essential ingredient for preparing homemade arepas. It can be found in the Latin food aisle of the supermarket.
Directions:
Stir the masarepa and salt together in a bowl. Combine the olive oil and water and slowly add to the dry ingredients with a spoon. Mixture should come together in a solid, somewhat wet mass. Continue to mix as the masarepa will continue to absorb the liquid. The final arepa dough should feel damp to the touch.
Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the dough and form by hand into a smooth disc, about 2 inches in diameter. Repeat with rest of dough.
Place the Grill/Griddle Plate into the Baking Pan, Griddle side up. Place into the oven in the lower rack position. Set to Grill at 450°F and allow to preheat for at least 10 minutes.
Brush the arepas on both sides liberally with oil. Once the oven is preheated, carefully place the arepas onto the hot griddle plate. Cook for about 8 minutes per side. Arepas should be crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
To serve, slice the arepa horizontally and fill with desired fillings (some suggestions are shredded chicken, beans, veggies, cheese). Serve with desired toppings (e.g. guacamole, crema, crumbled cotija).