Ripe Plantain Arepa
Sweet, golden arepas made with ripe plantain – a healthy, naturally sweet breakfast treat from Venezuela and Colombia.
25Min
2Servings
245Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlyvegetariangluten-freedairy-free
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Equipment
Knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Non-stick frying pan
Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
ripe plantain (ripe, mashed)
1 piece
pre-cooked white cornmeal (dry)
120 g
warm water (warm)
150 ml
salt
3 g
olive oil
10 ml
Instructions
1
Mash the plantain
Peel and mash the ripe plantain until smooth.
3 min
Choose plantain with plenty of black spots for maximum sweetness
2
Mix the dough
Combine the mashed plantain with arepa flour, warm water and salt; knead until smooth and pliable.
5 min
Dough should feel like play-dough; add a splash more water if too dry
3
Shape the arepas
Divide dough into 4 equal balls, flatten each into 1 cm thick discs about 10 cm wide.
4 min
4
Cook the arepas
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add a little olive oil and cook arepas 6–7 minutes per side until golden and crisp outside.
13 minMedium heattimer 7 min
Press gently with spatula to ensure even browning
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Pan or toaster 3 minutes
Best enjoyed fresh; reheat directly from frozen without thawing
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