Arepas with thermomix

Preparation of Arepas with thermomix

1. Once you have all the ingredients ready, it’s time to get to work. First of all, place the water and salt in the glass of your Thermomix, and program
2. 2 minutes / 70ºC / speed 2
3. Then, little by little add the cornmeal through the bocal while the machine
4. keep going / speed 4
5. Once you have added all the flour, knead for
6. 1 minute / spike speed
7. If the dough sticks to your hands, add a little more cornmeal and continue to knead until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
8. Once you have the dough ready, let it rest in the glass for at least 15 minutes.
9. After this time, divide the dough into equal balls and spread them on a plastic film, stretching them completely.
10. With the help of a pastry cutter, cut equal circles and cover with a clean cloth.
11. Finally, heat a pan and add olive oil.
12. Put the dough circles in the pan and flip until golden brown, which should take about 2 minutes per side.
13. Remove the arepas from the pan and serve on a plate.
14. Arepas are ideal for any time of the day, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. All that remains is to fill them with your favorite ingredient

Most common ingredients to fill your arepas

1. Here are some filling options that you can use for your arepas:
2. pepiad queen: shredded chicken with avocado, mayonnaise, cilantro, onion and lemon.
3. Ham and cheese: ham and grated cheese.
4. Chorizo ​​and cheese: chorizo ​​and grated cheese.
5. Shredded chicken: shredded chicken with mayonnaise, cilantro, onion and lemon.
6. Hair: shredded meat with grated cheese.
7. Tuna: tuna mixed with mayonnaise, onion and cilantro.
8. Cheese: grated soft white cheese.
9. Of avocado: crushed avocado with onion, cilantro, chili pepper and lemon.

Can the dough for the arepas be frozen?

1. Yes, you can freeze the dough for the arepas. The arepa dough is very easy to freeze and keep in the freezer for a long period of time without affecting its flavor or texture.
2. To freeze the dough for the arepas, follow these steps:
3. Prepare the dough for the arepas according to your favorite recipe.
4. Shape small balls of dough the size you want.
5. Place the balls of dough on a baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.
6. Cover the tray with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer.
7. Once the dumplings are frozen, place them in a freezer bag and store in the freezer.
8. To use the frozen arepa dough, simply take it out of the freezer and let it thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before forming the arepas. You can also cook the arepas straight from the freezer, but the cooking time can be a little longer.
9. It’s important to note that frozen arepa dough may have a slightly different texture than fresh dough, but once cooked, it will still taste delicious.