Name: Arepas
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: South American
Ingredients: 2 cup Precooked cornmeal, such as Harina P.A.N.; 2 tsp Salt; 2 1/2 cup Warm water; Oil, for pan frying; Carnitas, or Chipotle Shredded Chicken; Magic Green Sauce, or other sauce; Black beans; Sweet potatoes, sliced into thin pieces and sautéed in olive oil and salt until softened; Red onions, pickled, optional; Cotija cheese

Method

4 steps. Tap one to mark it done.

Combine the salt and precooked cornmeal in a bowl. Pour in the warm water and whisk to break up any clumps, then stir to form a uniform mixture. Allow the dough to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Shape the dough with your hands into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a smooth ball, then press down lightly to form a round disk that measures approximately 1 inch thick.
Warm approximately 1/4 inch deep of oil in a heavy, large skillet using medium heat. Fry the shaped dough disks for roughly 6 minutes per side. They should develop a dry, crispy crust on the outside without turning too dark. Transfer them to paper towels to drain excess grease and cool.
Slice the finished arepas in half and pack them with your preferred fillings.

Recipe by Lindsay Ostrom on pinchofyum.com. See the original for their notes and tips.