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Ingredients
- 2 cups masarepa (arepa flour)
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons margarine
- 1 cup queso blanco (crumbly white farmer's cheese)
Method
- Mix the masarepa, hot water, and salt in a large mixing bowl and let rest for about 10 minutes. Knead the dough until it starts to take on a sheen, kneading in the shredded mozzarella as you work. Form 6 round patties about 1/2 inch thick and set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. You'll use about 11/2 teaspoons of margarine per arepa, so add the margarine to the pan according to how many will fit at a time without crowding. After each arepa browns on one side, flip it and immediately baste the top with a little of the margarine from the pan.
- Continue to cook until both sides are browned and lightly crispy. Transfer each arepa to a plate and top with a sprinkle of the queso blanco before serving.
