arepas

one of the comfort foods i look forward to most when going home is a simple staple of colombian cuisine and a food around which my husband’s family often gathers. the arepa has deep roots in the cuisine of the indigenous people in colombia and continues to be found at many a table.

there are dozens of ways to make an arepa (stuffed with white farmers cheese, scrambled eggs or pulled pork) but i prefer mine in its simplest form… just three basic ingredients: butter, cheese, and corn masa (with a generous sprinkle of salt and enough water to make it into a dough). take note that whether for breakfast or a late night snack, arepas are best when made with FAR more butter and cheese than you would ever think necessary. of course, i tried to make a healthier version but it was an unworthy attempt. don’t even try it. always eat your arepas hot off the griddle and, for good measure, serve it alongside a cup of hot chocolate. 

QUE RICO!