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Description[]

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Meat Arepas


Ingredients[]


Directions[]

  • Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan, add the meat, onions, garlic, chilli, tomato, cumin, thyme, and salt, and cook over a medium heat, for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Meanwhile, place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and gradually add the warm water, mixing to form a stiff dough.
  • Leave to stand for 5 minutes.
  • Knead the dough for a couple of minutes then form into 4 balls.
  • Flatten with the palm of your hand so they measure about 7.5cm/3-inches in diameter and are about 18mm/¾-inch thick.
  • Heat a little oil in a large frying pan, add the arepas and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden, turning 3 or four times.
  • Remove them from the pan and drain on kitchen paper then transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the capers into the meat mixture.
  • To serve – split the Arepas in two, place on serving plates and top with the meat mixture. Serve very hot.


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