Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) Pre-cooked cornmeal
  • 2 cups (475ml) Warm water
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive oil
  • 1 cup (30g) Fresh cilantro, packed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves (6g) Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) Salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) Black pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and salt. Gradually stir in the cornmeal. Mix for 2 minutes until the dough is smooth and feels like soft play-dough.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Flatten each into a disc about 3/4 inch thick.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 5–7 minutes per side until golden-brown toasted spots appear.
  4. While the arepas cook, combine cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Pulse on high until smooth and bright green.