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gluten free arepa

Gluten-Free Arepas con Queso

Davis
Looking for a fun upgrade for Taco Tuesday? This quick and easy dish is a great side to give yourself an authentic taste that will remind you of that next trip to Colombia.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan
  • 1 Stove

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups PAN Pre-cooked White or Yellow Corn Meal
  • Queso fresco (Optional)
  • Queso blanco (Optional)
  • Chihuahua cheese (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Mix the ingredients, knead for 2 minutes then let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 10 equal parts.
  • Form small balls and flatten with your hands into a thin disc about 3 ½ in. in diameter. 
  •  Cook on a griddle or a frying pan over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Slice open lengthwise to create a pocket and add your filling of choice.