Arepas

Ingredients

• cups P.A.N. (pre-cooked white corn meal)
• 2 1/2 cups of warm tap water
• 1 tsp. of salt
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• A nonstick grilling pan
• 2 Tbsp. Vegan butter

Steps

1. Mix water, salt and oil in a large bowl. 
2. Gradually add the cornmeal and mix with your hands until completely amalgamated. The dough should be firm enough to not stick to your hands and soft enough to not crack. If not add cornmeal or water.
3. Let dough sit for 5 minutes.
4. Wet your hands and form a big (palm size) ball with your hands. Press them between your hands to form patties about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Heat butter on the grilling pan and cook arepas on medium low heat for 7 minutes each side. You are looking for a crispy layer on the outside (and brownish grilling strips).

Eat plain arepas, or cut in half with corrugated bread knife and open to make a pocket. Fill with small bits of avocado sprinkle with lime juice.