Read First Before Buy Oster 4798 Electric Family Size Arepamaker
I love arepas and when I found out an electric arepa maker was available, I ordered one. We have tried all sorts of recipes but I used my wife's recipe which the family loves and although not traditional ( she uses egg and baking powder ) we get the results of a crispy outside and a moist inside which this machine cooks well
We split the arepas open and use our favorite fillings- anything one can fill an english muffin or a sandwich with and eat them while the arepa are warm. Oh yes, try making pizza arepas, fill with more shredded mozarella, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning etc or try dessert arepas splitting and filling with a mango or pineapple jam, sliced fresh pineapple etc.
I do find these freeze well and then reheat in a 350F until well heated
Joan's Arepas
2 cups Masa Harina Flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
optional: 1 tsp sugar or a bit more for dessert arepas
some black pepper
approx 2 cups of boiling water
1/2 cup shredded mozarella cheese
Combine all the dry ingredients and fork mix in the eggs. Blend in enough water with a fork so a dough forms. The consistency should be like a playdough, soft pliable but not sticky, so one may have to sprinkle either more water or masaharina to get to the right texture, Then knead in the shredded chesse by hand until well incorporated. Divide dough into 6 or 7 pieces, shape by forming with cupped palms,kinda of patting, gently slapping back and forth to make a smooth round form.
Place in the arepa machine and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until golden.
Carefully cut in half with a sharp serated knife and fill as desired
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Ok, I vacationed in Venezuela years ago, and had these wonderful corn cake sandwichy things. Arepas. NEVER had them again until I moved to my current home, and my neighbor happens to be from Venezuela!!! She made these for me!!! She also told me about this arepa maker, which I ended up purchasing! I LOVE THIS THING!! Makes perfect arepas without frying.
BalasHapusVery well made and easy to clean. So much nicer than the traditional 4 at-a-time arepa maker.
BalasHapusMakes thin hot crisp arepas quickly and consistently.
BalasHapusI highly reccomend it.
I love arepas and when I found out an electric arepa maker was available, I ordered one. We have tried all sorts of recipes but I used my wife's recipe which the family loves and although not traditional ( she uses egg and baking powder ) we get the results of a crispy outside and a moist inside which this machine cooks well
BalasHapusWe split the arepas open and use our favorite fillings- anything one can fill an english muffin or a sandwich with and eat them while the arepa are warm. Oh yes, try making pizza arepas, fill with more shredded mozarella, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning etc or try dessert arepas splitting and filling with a mango or pineapple jam, sliced fresh pineapple etc.
I do find these freeze well and then reheat in a 350F until well heated
Joan's Arepas
2 cups Masa Harina Flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
optional: 1 tsp sugar or a bit more for dessert arepas
some black pepper
approx 2 cups of boiling water
1/2 cup shredded mozarella cheese
Combine all the dry ingredients and fork mix in the eggs. Blend in enough water with a fork so a dough forms. The consistency should be like a playdough, soft pliable but not sticky, so one may have to sprinkle either more water or masaharina to get to the right texture, Then knead in the shredded chesse by hand until well incorporated. Divide dough into 6 or 7 pieces, shape by forming with cupped palms,kinda of patting, gently slapping back and forth to make a smooth round form.
Place in the arepa machine and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until golden.
Carefully cut in half with a sharp serated knife and fill as desired
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
I have found that the Arepa Maker can be used for many things besides Arepas. It can be used to make Eggs,Hamburgers,Pancakes, Crab Cakes, Tuna Melt, Salmon Croquettes, Shortcake, Potato Cakes/Hash Browns,Circle Sandwiches - Kids will love to eat! Anything you can image.....
BalasHapusAnd also one trick, when you make the arepas, you can open them and scoop the inside and fill them with anything you can image....from ground meat, shredded meat to cheese, eggs...etc...That is how the real Venezuelans eat them.....!!!
Only used it one time but they came out perfectly. I did have Harina Pan, the real stuff, but it made life a lot easier to use the Arepamaker as opposed to grilling on the stove. If the appliance holds up and I have no reason to believe it won't, it appears very well made, I will be very happy. Pros, evenly sized nicely browned tasty arepas. Cons, took a long time to heat up, I never did see the yellow heat light turn green for go, next time I will wait and time it and perhaps add to this review. But for a first time test, I can safely say, buy one, you'll like it.
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BalasHapusI bought this cute machine for it will make 6 perfect cute round shapes I want. I use it for all kinds of pastes- wafer, muffin, pancake and Asian style pastry, sweet or salt. My boy likes them. You don't have to keep a eye on it, the ding-sound would remind you. The clearing part is super easy--just uses warm water and washing cloth. Super time-saving.
BalasHapusI am new to making arepas but this machine makes it easy. I don't care for the recipe that comes with the maker so find one that is a little more fluffy with more flavors. Otherwise the maker is great and it arrived promptly.
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