These arepas are a simple bite that shows that not all comforting dishes have to be spoon stews. The recipe is from the Colombian Nícola Graham, better known on social networks as @estaesmicocina, where she shares some preparations that always make you want to try making that same day. His proposal for these arepas focuses on a balance between cheeses that we all usually have in the refrigerator. The type of recipe that fits equally well in a breakfast-brunch as in a light lunch or an improvised dinner… and that, once you try it, goes straight to your weekly recipe book.
The best thing about this recipe is not only how simple it is to prepare but how easy it is to make it spectacular and with the perfect texture. To start we just have to mix all the dough ingredients (that is, all those on the list except for the cheeses) in a bowl.
We knead and let it rest for 10 minutes, making sure beforehand that the dough has good moisture. Then we add an Alpina cheese or, failing that, any fresh, soft and semi-fat cheese. We crumble it and add about 30 grams of grated Parmesan cheese (this will give it a delicious salty touch). We knead again and end up making balls.
Then, with our hands we shape them into arepas and fill them with sliced mozarella cheese. We put the arepas in a frying pan over medium heat with butter and let them brown on both sides. At this point, cover and lower the heat, letting them cook for 10 more minutes. In this way we ensure that they are well made on the inside.
You will now have some arepas ready to eat that will have been golden and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Plus, the mix of cheeses gives them a truly incredible flavor.
Cover photo | @estaesmicocina
