Arepa Paisa (Columbia Flatbread Recipe)
Homemade Arepa Paisa is so soft and fluffy – a delicious Colombian breakfast dish. It’s a popular flatbread made of corn, and can be served on its own or topped with eggs, cheese or meat!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: Arepa Paisa
Servings: 8 Pieces
Author: Izzy
- 2 cups arepa flour ( I used “P.A.N” brand, it’s pre-cooked cornmeal flour)
- 2 cups hot water not boiling water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- pinch of salt
Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl add arepa flour, salt, 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in hot water and stir to combine. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Moisten your hands with water and knead it for 3-4 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Divide and flatten the dough: Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions.
Shape each piece into a small ball, and roll each piece into a round flat disk.
Cook Arepa Paisa: Place a cast iron skillet on medium heat and add the remaining butter. Once melted, place the dough disks in the pan and cook about 3-5 minutes on each side, until the surface turns golden brown. (Don’t overcrowd the pan, and cook in batches if needed).
Serve warm and enjoy!
- Don’t stack uncooked arepa or they may stick to each other and become soggy.
- Wrap cooked arepa paisa in damp paper towels so they won’t dry out.
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg