A Representative Dish From Colombia

AREPAS

Arepas are a very famous dish in all parts of the world, and are a legacy of Venezuela from pre-Columbian times. They are also quite typical in various parts of Colombia, although different variations can be found, especially in the type of corn, since it is sometimes more yellow and sometimes white.

For its preparation, pre-cooked flours are sold that are easy to prepare and can be filled with a large number of ingredients, from meat, cheese and ham, to grains, sausages and avocado. They are perfect for breakfast and dinner and are accompanied by hot or cold drinks.

How to make arepas?

For the arepas:

Spread the oil in a large skillet and put it in the kitchen over medium high heat. Place the water and a pinch of salt in a bowl; Gradually add flour and stir with a spoon. Wait about three minutes until the dough takes a little consistency.

Types of arepas in colombia

1. Arepa de Choclo

There are those who find the similarity in these arepas with pancakes. That might be the easiest way to explain your preparation. The difference is that in this recipe it is made with tender corn kernels. In addition, curd or peasant cheese is added, it can be sweetened with sugar or panela. And they are cooked in a pan.   

2. Arepa paisa

Medellín is one of the places where arepas are eaten the most in Colombia. This particular arepa is very simple, it is done intentionally to accompany everything you want. It is made with threshed white corn, it must be very thin and toasted. It does not have any type of filling and is perfect to accompany meals such as chorizo.

3. Arepa boyacense

This arepa is fortunately becoming more and more popular. This has allowed it to be eaten in many regions other than Boyacá. These arepas are made with wheat and corn flour. Inside they have a mixture made with ground curd, brown sugar, salt and butter.

4. Arepa and egg

Also known as coastal arepas. Not many people dare to do them because they have great technique. In addition to having coastal cheese and meat inside, they add a raw egg to the precooked arepa and then fry it to unite all the flavors inside.

5. Arepa valluna

These arepas are made with threshed corn, taking care that it is not very soft. They will be roasted on the grill with butter, then they are removed, grated cheese is put on them and they are roasted a little more. They are simple but their preparation is essential to make them delicious.

6. Arepa santandereana

Here the technique is very special to prepare these arepas. They are made with yellow corn, the important thing is that it is peeled with ashes dissolved in water. This gives it a very special and different flavor to any other type of arepas. In some cases, the corn masa is mixed with chicharrón, even more flavor.