Arepa Boyacense
Perfectly savory-sweet with a toasted outside and a warm cheesy center, Arepa Boyacense is one of the most delicious arepas you’ll ever try!This Arepa Boyacense recipe features easy step-by-step instructions so you can make your own Arepas Boyacenses at home and enjoy them with a big cup of Colombian Hot Chocolate con Queso!
Ingredients
For The Dough
- 1 and 1/2 cups (255 g) pre-cooked yellow corn flour (I like PAN)
- 1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
- 2-3 tbsp (30-45 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For The Filling
- 3.5 oz (100 g) cuajada (or quesito, queso fresco or farmer's cheese)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Make the dough. In a large bowl, add the pre-cooked corn flour, flour, milk, butter, brown sugar and salt then mix until you get a smooth dough similar to Play-Doh.
- Prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, add the cuajada and sugar and salt (if desired) and mix. I like adding in a bit of both. If your cheese is too creamy, you can add 1-2 tablespoon of flour to it.
- Make the arepas. Divide the dough into 5 parts. There’s two ways you can make this arepa. First way: shape each part into a bowl and add the cheese into the well, bring the edges over the filling and pinch to seal. Second way (if your dough is a bit drier): divide each part into 2, roll out both in between two layers of parchment paper, add the cheese to the center of the first disc then cover with the second. Shape into a patty and set aside. Repeat for all your arepas.
- Cook. Heat a skillet over medium heat, do not grease. Add the arepas in batches and cook for 5-6 minutes per side and then cook all the edges until toasted. Serve warm with a big cup of Colombian Hot Chocolate con Queso or coffee!
Notes
Make-Ahead Instructions: I recommend fully cooking these and then just re-heating them until hot whenever you want to enjoy one but you can also assemble and cook the next day! Do not microwave when reheating these or the crispy outside will turn soft!
Storing Instructions: Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 607IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
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