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Arepas de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Arepas)

Arepas de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Arepas)

Enjoy authentic Arepas de Plátano Maduro, made with ripe plantains and easy to follow instructions for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Venezuelan
Servings 4 arepas
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Nonstick Pan

Ingredients
  

Plantain Mixture

  • 2 pieces ripe plantains washed and cut in pieces, skin on
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 cup masarepa
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 0.5 cup grated mozzarella cheese or queso blanco
  • to taste salt
  • as needed butter or oil spray to cook the arepas

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook the plantains in a pot with water for about 30 minutes. Let them cool for about 5 minutes, then peel the cooked ripe plantains.
  • Mash the plantains and add the masarepa, milk, melted butter and salt to your taste. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
  • Make small balls with the mixture. Shape the dough into thick cakes.
  • Add the butter or oil spray to a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the arepas in the pan, and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until a crust forms or they are golden brown. Serve them warm with butter and cheese or as a side dish.

Notes

These arepas can be enjoyed warm and pair well with cheese or as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1arepaCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Arepas, Comfort Food, Gluten-Free, Plantain, Ripe Plantains, Venezuelan Cuisine
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