CHEESE AREPAS

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Make and share this Cheese Arepas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 fluid ounces warm water
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces masa harina flour
4 ounces manchego cheese, grated (pecorino romano can be substituted)
oil, for shallow frying
1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
16 black olives, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and gradually add the warm water, mixing to form a stiff dough.
  • Add the cheese and knead the dough for a few minutes then form into 4 balls.
  • Flatten the balls to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan.
  • Add the arepas and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden, turning 3 or 4 times.
  • Drain on kitchen paper.
  • To Serve - split the arepas in half, place on serving plates and garnish with avocado, tomato slices and olives.

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