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Ingredients

arepa flour (or masa harina)	250		gm
salt	1		tsp
Parmesan (grated)	75		gm
Mozzarella (grated)	75		gm
butter (melted)	75		ml
boiling water	750		ml
sour cream	300		ml
butter	3		tbs
oil			sq

Method

• Heat oven to 175°C

• In a large bowl combine the arepa flour, salt and cheeses

• Stir in melted butter and enough water to knead to a pliable dough (add more water if necessary; dough should have the consistency of soft mashed potatoes)

• Divide dough equally into 16 pieces

• With wet hands, roll each into a ball and flatten from the centre out to make a patty about 1cm thick

• Heat butter and oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, fry arepas until light golden on each side

• Place in the oven for about 10 minutes, turning once, to finish cooking. Serve right away topped with sour cream.

Chef's Tip:

Arepa flour or masa harina is a yellow cornmeal flour

Enjoy and bon appetit . . . . .