Arepas

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups masa harina
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 12 ounces cottage cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups water, hot
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup queso fresco

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine masa harina, margarine, salt, and cottage cheese with the hot water.
  2. 2
    Knead well after each addition until mixture resembles new play dough.
  3. 3
    Pinch off golf sized balls; press between two ziploc bags into 1/4 inch thick circles.
  4. 4
    Cook lightly on greased surface of griddle until lightly browned.
  5. 5
    Serve with butter and queso fresco.

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