Recipe courtesy of Quiero Arepas

El Caribe Arepa

Getting reviews...
  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 50 min
  • Active: 45 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
Share This Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Pour the salt into 2 cups lukewarm water. Mix the arepa cornmeal slowly into the salted water until smooth, let stand for 5 minutes. Divide into 4 equal parts and shape the dough into a flat disk.
  3. Heat a griddle or pan over high heat. Place the arepas on a hot griddle or pan and cook until small brown spots appear, 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Finish the arepas in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Insert a butter knife into the arepa edge, cut halfway around the arepa and pop it open for stuffing. Begin with cheese as a base, and then layer the salmon on top. Sprinkle with capers and top with sliced avocado. Repeat for the remaining arepas.

Cook’s Note

Arepa cornmeal (flour) can be found in Hispanic specialty stores or online.

Fudge Factor

Over-the-Top-Delicious Treats to Satisfy Your Food Obsession

Are you infatuated with ice cream? Do you lust over lobster? Swoon at the sight of chocolate? Here's the best recipe for each food …

The Craziest Chocolate Creations for American Chocolate Week Mar 17, 2013

It’s officially American Chocolate Week. Check out photos of mind-blowing chocolate creations.

Sifted: Plan-Ahead Valentine's Day Desserts Feb 6, 2013

By: Lauren Miyashiro

Get our take on the best in food news, recipes and more from around the web, including the best Valentine's Day recipes.

Review: Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert's Chocolate Bar Nov 16, 2012

Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert have teamed up with master chocolatier Christopher Curtin to create the "Good & Evil" chocolate b …

Train Frontman Pat Monahan's Dark Chocolate Obsession Feb 11, 2013

By: Cameron Curtis

Train frontman Pat Monahan, an avid chocolate lover, shared with us his top five reasons for eating dark chocolate.

Chocolate Desserts

Indulge in our decadent chocolate desserts, from cookies and cakes to puddings, souffles and truffles.

How to Chop and Melt Chocolate

Lots of recipes call for melted chocolate. Follow these step-by-step instructions to do it properly.

Essentials: Chocolate Basics Sep 1, 2016

Satisfy that chocolate craving in your very own kitchen. All you need is baking chocolate and a little know-how. It also helps to …