Colombian Arepa con Huevo

Colombian Arepa con Huevo

Latin · 20 min · vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free

418 cal 13g protein 42g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 2 cups masarepa (precooked yellow cornmeal)
  • 2.25 cups warm water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp ground annatto (achiote)
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Method

  1. Mix masarepa, salt, annatto, and warm water into a soft dough; form 4 thin discs.
  2. Heat oil to 350F and fry each arepa 1 minute until it puffs; remove.
  3. Cut a small slit in the edge of each puffed arepa to make a pocket.
  4. Crack an egg into each pocket and pinch the opening closed.
  5. Fry again 2 to 3 minutes, spooning oil over the top, until the egg sets and the shell is golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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