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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Arepitas Fritas Con Guacamole (fried Mini Arepas With Guacamole)

    Arepitas Fritas con Guacamole (Fried Mini Arepas with Guacamole)

    Feb 24, 2012 · Modified: Jul 16, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 20 Comments

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    Arepitas Fritas con Guacamole (Fried Mini Arepas with Guacamole)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 19 votes
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    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 12 arepitas

    Ingredients
     

    • Vegetable oil
    • 11/2 cups precooked cornmeal
    • 11/2 cups warm water
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ⅓ cup queso fresco crumbled
    • Pinch salt

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the cornmeal, warm water, cheese, butter and salt, mixing thoroughly. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
    • Knead with your hands for about 3 minutes moistening your hands with water as you work.
    • Form 12 small balls with the dough. Place each ball between your palms, pressing to form a thick patty.
    • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then fry arepas in 2 batches, turning over once, until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
    • Serve with guacamole, hogao, chimichurri or ají.
    Keyword Arepa
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    Arepitas Fritas are one of those classic Colombian treats that I just love. Traditional Colombian restaurants serve them as an appetizer with guacamole, hogao, chimichurri and ají or, as a side dish with pollo asado or Roasted chicken.

    They are a hit at parties, or if you're alone, a handful along with a glass of refajo makes for a delicious treat!

    Buen provecho, guys!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Ben

      February 24, 2012 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      Que rica combinacion! Guacamole goes well with any kind of cuisine 🙂

      Reply
    2. Lyndsey@TheTinySkillet

      February 24, 2012 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      Yummy, how perfect to make an appetizer or snack arepas, and with my favorite...guacamole! I will definitley make these soon! Probably this weekend! Thanks Erica, hope your weekend is a good one!

      Reply
    3. Adriana

      February 24, 2012 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Great Erica! Another sauce restaurants in Colombia are serving with these kind of apetizers is like the one you do for ceviche. Very yummi too!

      Reply
      • Erica

        February 24, 2012 at 11:51 am

        5 stars
        Adriana- Thank you....I am going to try it!

        Reply
    4. Diana Lopez

      February 24, 2012 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Hi Erica. About how much oil did you use? Enough to deep dry them or just enough to brown them on either side? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erica

        February 24, 2012 at 11:50 am

        5 stars
        Diana- I used about 1/2 cup, enough to brown the arepitas.

        Reply
    5. Kim

      February 24, 2012 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, these look completely irresistible! Love them served with the creamy guacamole.

      Reply
    6. Claudia

      February 24, 2012 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yes - can eat those like candy. Love using the guacamole as an accompaniment. Shall dream of these all evening...

      Reply
    7. nicole

      February 24, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      erica, my kids loved these for their lunch today!, maybe b-c theyre mini, you know kids love anything mini.. even if they eat arepas every morning this was special for them! although i had to use mozz cheese, but still super good! THANKS!!!!

      Reply
      • Erica

        February 25, 2012 at 8:16 am

        5 stars
        Nicole, My son loves these arepas!

        Reply
    8. norma

      February 25, 2012 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      Another arepa recipe...how cute are these. They remind me of something we make. I wish you lived in NYC. Hope you and the familia are well...

      Reply
    9. Chris

      February 26, 2012 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Oh yeah! These golden coins sound fantastic. I like the idea of them with chimichurri, yum!

      Reply
    10. Monica

      February 27, 2012 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      I tried these over the weekend, it was a hit - everyone including the kids love them! Deliciosas!

      Reply
    11. grace

      February 27, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      yum, erica! the guacamole is the perfect accompaniment to your little arepas!

      Reply
    12. Erica

      March 09, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone!

      Reply
    13. Alisa

      July 09, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Do you think these could be made ahead of time and frozen? If so would you bake them before or after frozen. I want to use these for a party---they look delicious!

      Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        July 09, 2013 at 8:55 pm

        5 stars
        Alisa- I always eat them fresh, but you can try it.

        Reply
    14. Carol Poveda

      April 07, 2020 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      I am born in NY,USA but my parents are both from Bogota,Colombian . When am asked what am I, I always respond COLOMBIAN! I am the oldest girl in my family so I learned to make all of the traditional meals of Colombia . I finally started writing down all my recipes so my daughter (12 y.o.) and son (14 y.o.)would also learn our traditional foods. However, my recipes are the old fashion method of a little of this and a little of that. this website provides all the measurements that a beginner cook needs. Thank you for this website!

      Reply
    15. Caroll

      December 05, 2022 at 4:00 pm

      Voy a hacerlas con chorizo picado pra manana la celebracion de las velitas.

      Gracias

      Reply

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