Total Arepas
8
Masarepa
480g
Water
560 ml
Serves
4
560 ml
40g
400g
24 ml
Serves ~4 people at 2 per person
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Result
8 x 60g = 480g masarepa. Water = 8 x 70 = 560ml. Filling = 8 x 50 = 400g. Serves = 8/2 = 4.
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Result
12 x 60 x 1.4 (large) = 1,008g masarepa. Water = 12 x 70 x 1.4 = 1,176ml. Filling = 12 x 45 x 1.4 = 756g.
Each regular 4-inch arepa uses 60g of pre-cooked corn flour (masarepa) with 70ml of warm water. The dough should be smooth and moist with no cracks. A batch of 8 arepas needs 480g of masarepa.
| Size | Masarepa | Water | Filling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini (3") | 36g | 42ml | 30g |
| Regular (4") | 60g | 70ml | 50g |
| Large (5") | 84g | 98ml | 70g |
Reina pepiada (chicken-avocado salad) is the most iconic Venezuelan filling. Domino (black beans and cheese) is the most common everyday filling. Pelua uses shredded beef with cheese. Plain arepas with just butter are also popular for breakfast.
The best method is griddle plus oven: sear on a hot griddle for 5 minutes per side to form a crust, then bake at 350F for 15–20 minutes to cook through. The arepa should sound hollow when tapped. Slice open and stuff with filling.
Plan 2 regular arepas per person for a meal. For breakfast, 1 arepa is usually enough. Large arepas may need only 1 per person. A batch of 8 regular arepas feeds 4 people for a main meal.
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