One arepa, two origins, a thousand stories

At Goya, we celebrate the arepa for what it truly is: an icon of our roots. Colombian or Venezuelan, sweet or savory, the arepa is culture, memory, and flavor. Discover everything this recipe holds and get ready to enjoy it like never before.

The recipe that unites generations

It may seem simple, but achieving the perfect arepa is a true art. We guide you step by step so tradition can come alive in your kitchen.

Arepas

Venezuelan and Colombian

Sweet and salty

Easy

Ingredients

2 cups of White Masarepa Goya.
2 cups of water.
A pinch of salt.

Preparation

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.
Let the dough rest for about 2 hours.
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.
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.
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.

Still not sure? Take a look at this video and prepare arepas step by step with Imalay Rincón.

Choose the perfect ingredients

To make a good arepa, you will need a good quality corn flour, such as our Masarepa. You can choose the one you like best: the yellow one (with a more intense corn flavour) or the white one.

I want to know more!

And if one day you are in a hurry... Goya is there for you!

Try our ready-to-eat arepas, which can always save you from a quick and healthy dinner or an unexpected meal. Follow the instructions in their frozen o refrigerated version and you'll be enjoying them in just a few minutes.

One recipe, a thousand ways to tell your story

There are as many arepas as there are people, and each one speaks to something beyond the cook. Choose your favorite and let the flavor speak for you.