Arepas

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to a boil and add it to the corn meal, stirring thoroughly.
2. 2
   Add the butter and salt to taste.
3. 3
   Form into several flat tortillas (around 3mm thick) and roast over a low charcoal fire or on a wire rack over the burner of the stove.
4. 4
   Serve hot with butter and fresh white cheese.
5. 5
   You can also top it with tuna salad, chicken, ham and cheese, sauteed tomates and onions, beef