Arepuela also known as anisita is a sweet arepa popular in Colombia. These anise flavored arepas are perfect to serve for breakfast or appetizer.
Arepuela o Anisita (Sweet Arepa with Anise)
Ingredients
- 1 cup masarepa preecooked cornmeal
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon crused anise seeds
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the masarepa, warm water, anise seeds and sugar, 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 6 small balls with the dough. Place each ball between 2 plastic bags and with a flat pot cover, flatten to ½ inch.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy pot to 350 F. Add the arepas in the heated oil one by one, fry for 3 minutes, turning over once about half way through.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the arepas from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I have a weakness for arepas and I eat them almost every day for breakfast. Eating arepas makes me happy and connects me with my country.
In Colombia we eat all kinds of arepas and these Arepuelas or Anisitas (sweet arepas) are very popular on the Atlantic coast of Colombia. You can eat them with hot chocolate for breakfast or just as a quick snack with coffee. They are crispy, sweet and delicious. Enjoy!
Carolina
Hi Erica!
I'm an arepa lover too, but this is one of my favorites! I haven't had one in ages!!
I'm so glad I discovered this page in English....now I can share with my friends and show them how wonderful is our Colombian food.
I'll come back!!
Christine @ Fresh Local and Best
Arepas sounds like a great snack! I would probably pop them in my mouth compulsively.
Joy
I would want to eat them every day too! What a lovely way to start the day!
Erica
Thank you all for the comments! I truly appreciate it!
rebecca subbiah
oh love your blog i learn something new every time have a great weekend Rebecca
Joan Nova
Of course you have a weakness for arepas 🙂
These anisitas look delicious. I love anything with anise flavoring.
Baking is my Zen
Erica, what can be substituted for the anise?
Erica
Baking is my Zen- The anise is very important in this recipe!
grace
talk about your ideal breakfast--i can definitely see how you can stand to eat these every morning! how delightful they'd be, even without the aromatic anise. 🙂
Erica
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Sandra g
Oh I love this! it reminds me of "arepitas" that we make in The Dominican Republic, we use corn meal, anise seeds, eggs, milk and some butter, we eat them at lunch time as a side dish, will definitely make this soon, yum!
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes
I'd totally have this for breakfast everyday if I could, too! 🙂 These look great. Sometimes I eat Korean food because I want to feel connected to the country, too. 🙂
Blond Duck
Popped in from Barbara's to say hi! You have a fascinating blog!
aruna
Looks delicious!!
ruth
This sound so appealing. Crusty and sweet with a touch of aniseed! Very moorish indeed!!
Bo
I have always wanted to make arepas...those look delicious!
5 Star Foodie
Yum! Those sound so perfectly crisp and I love the flavors with anise!