Plantain Arepas

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetness. Serve with shredded cheese

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine Venezuelan

Keyword arepas, gluten free breakfast, latin breakfast, plantain recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings arepas

Calories 86kcal

Author Tiffany bendayan

Ingredients

For Plantain Arepas

2 Ripe Plantains
1/2 cup Masa Harina or Pre-Cooked Cornmeal
4 tablespoons Butter
1 teaspoon Salt or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Sugar

For Topping

1 cup Shredded Cheese optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cut the ends of plantains and then cut them into 2-3 pieces with the skin on. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes or until they soften
Remove from water and peel the plantains. Puree the pieces using a potato ricer
Add the masa harina, salt, sugar, and butter. Mix well with a spoon
Leave the dough to rest for 5-10 minutes
Place dough over a sheet of parchment paper and flatten with your hands until the dough is 1/4" thick
Cut out arepas using a 3" diameter cookie cutter
Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-low. Spray the surface with nonstick spray
Cook arepas for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and toasty
Serve with shredded cheese and enjoy

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