Ingredients
1
cup arepa flour (precooked cornmeal - you can get it online or at latin supermarkets)
1
cup grated cheese. You can use mozzarella cheese or better yetm queso blanco (1/4 pound)
Directions
1.
Toss together arepa flour, cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2.
Stir in water until incorporated.
3.
Let stand until enough water is absorbed for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes.
4.
Form 3 level tablespoons dough into 1 ball and flatten between your palms, gently pressing to form a 1/4-inch-thick patty (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches wide), then gently press around side to eliminate cracks. Transfer to a wax-paper-lined surface. Form more disks with remaining dough in same manner, transferring to wax-paper-lined surface.
5.
Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry arepas in 2 batches, turning over once, until deep golden in patches, 8 to 10 minutes total per batch. Drain on paper towels.
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