Arepa with egg
Discover this delicious Colombian arepa, filled with a raw egg, perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.
The egg arepa is a specialty of the Caribbean coast of Colombia, originating in Luruaco, in the Atlantic. It is easy to prepare and offers an excellent combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time15 min
- Resting5 min
- Total40 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodbread
- Estimated cost$1.53 $0.26 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
Ingredients
people
- $0.26
- $0.04
- $0.35
- $0.88
Prices from US supermarkets.
Directions
- Combine the corn flour and salt in a large bowl. ≈ 4 min
- Add the egg and mix until you have a smooth batter that doesn’t stick to your hands. ≈ 4 min
- Shape medium-sized balls and flatten them to create a round and symmetrical form, with a slightly thicker edge. ≈ 10 min
- Heat 200 ml of oil paint in a pan.
- Pierce the arepa shell with a fork and create an opening of approximately 4 cm. ≈ 3 min
- Add a raw egg inside the arepa. ≈ 3 min
- Close the hole with a little raw dough, and return the arepa to the hot oil until it is golden brown and the egg is cooked through.
- Serve hot, with locally grated cheese. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Arepa with egg
- 200 g of maize flour$0.26
- 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
- 1 raw egg$0.35
- grated cheese, locally sourced$0.88
Total$1.53
that's $0.26 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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