At Goya we have arepas for everyone!

Preparation

1. Put the masarepa, salt and finally the water in a bowl, in that order. Once all the ingredients are mixed together, knead until you get a homogeneous mixture.
2. Let the dough rest for about 2 hours.
3. Put a few drops of oil on your hands and mould the arepas. Tip! When you flatten the arepa slightly, it should fill the palm of your hand. If you notice that the arepa cracks, it means that the mixture needs a little more kneading.
4. If you decide to fry the arepa: place oil generously in a frying pan and bring it to a high temperature, but not too high so that the arepa does not burn. Cook the arepa until golden brown and remove it from the pan. Remove the excess oil with absorbent paper.
5. If you decide to grill them: heat a frying pan over medium heat with a pinch of oil to prevent sticking. Turn the arepa over and cook slowly so that the inside is cooked, until the outside is the colour you want it to be.