How to Make Arepas de Huevos - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love Latin American cuisine, then you have to try Arepas de Huevos. Arepas are a traditional dish in many Latin American countries, made from cornmeal and stuffed with a variety of savory fillings. Arepas de Huevos, specifically, are a popular breakfast item in Colombia, where they are served with a fried egg on top for a delicious and filling start to the day.

The arepa itself is a simple yet versatile cornmeal cake that can be fried, grilled, or baked. It serves as the perfec...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.®)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar (Optional)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 medium eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 arepas de huevos

  • Mix corn meal, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Add hot water and mix with your hands until a dough forms. Roll into a ball and let rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Fill a pot with about 4 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Divide dough into 4 equal-sized balls. Set aside a small amount of dough for repairing holes after cooking. Place a dough ball onto a sheet of plastic wrap and place a second sheet of plastic wrap on top. Use a pan or plate to flatten the dough into a 1/4-inch thick round. Smooth edges of area with your fingers. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Place the arepas carefully into the hot oil and fry until puffed, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove arepas from the oil and drain on paper towels until cool until safe to handle.
  • Cut a 3-inch hole near the edge of an arepa. Crack an egg into a small glass and carefully pour it into the hole in the arepa. Repair the hole quickly using reserved dough. Return the arepa to the oil and fry until egg is no longer runny, 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining arepas. Let cool briefly.
  • Nutrition

    2108 cal.

    • Total Fat: 225g
    • Saturated Fat: 30g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 363mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 68mg