@ Joey;
Joey ( Durangojo ) had contacted me for a recipe and here is the one that is non fail.
Traditional Colombian Arepas
10 to 12 pancakes
1 cup Masa Arepa - Arepa Flour or Masa Precocida ( Precooked Corn Flour for Arepas )
1 cup queso fresco ( vaca o cabra ) - Fresh cheese cow or goat variety; A Ricotta Type
1 cup water
2 tblsps water
1/4 cup corn or vegetable or delicate light extra virgin olive oil
2 tablesp. sugar
1) mix the arepa flour, cheese sugar and 1/8 tsp salt in a bowl
2) put 1 cup water and mix until the water is incorporated into the flour
3) let stand 1 to 2 minutes until water is absorbed and a soft dough forms
4) take 3 tblsps of dough and create a ball in your hands and flatten with your palms. Gently press and form 1/4 inch patties which shall become a 2 1/2 Inch thin pancake
and repeat process for all the dough that you have
5) heat oil on medium low heat and fry in batches
6) turn over the pancakes only once
7) when the pancakes are golden brown on each side, they are ready
8) drain the oil and place on paper towels
9) can be served with marmalade of choice and / or tropical fruit
and café liquor and café
M.C.
( do search for Susanna Palazuelos ) ... She also has a restaurant in Acapulco.
