FRIED EGG AREPAS
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the masarepa, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, 1 cup hot water to form a stiff dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Pour oil into a large Dutch oven to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 375°F.
- Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Gently press each between 2 sheets of wax paper to form 4-inch wide rounds (about 1/3 inch thick). If edges crack, smooth and press edges together with hands.
- Fry the arepas in the heated oil until light golden and slightly puffed, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Coll to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Keep oil hot.
- Using a small knife, cut a 2-inch slit along one edge of the arepa. Using a spoon, open a small pouch in the arepa without widening the slit. Crack one egg into a small cup, add a pinch of salt, then pour into arepa. Gently press the arepa closed, then carefully slip it into the hot oil.
- Fry until egg white is set and arepa is crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining arepas, eggs, and salt.
- Serve with avocado slices, crumbly white cheese like queso fresco, hot sauce, and cilantro.
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