COLOMBIAN RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Put 1/2 inch oil in bottom of pan.
• Add onions; fry for a couple of minutes.
• Add fideos which are like vermicelli.
• Cook until the fideos are butterscotch colored; do not burn.
• Wash rice.
• Add rice and water to the pan; add salt; taste water to make sure flavor is right.
• Cook on medium heat, uncovered, stirring frequently, until all the water is absorbed.
• Cover and simmer on lowest heat until the bottom is browned but not burned.

Steps:

• Toss together arepa flour, cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then stir in water until incorporated.
• Let stand until enough water is absorbed for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will continue to stiffen).
• Form 3 level tablespoons dough into 1 ball and flatten between your palms, gently pressing to form a 1/4-inch-thick patty (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches wide), then gently press around side to eliminate cracks. Transfer to a wax-paper-lined surface.
• Form more disks with remaining dough in same manner, transferring to wax-paper-lined surface.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry arepas in 2 batches, turning over once, until deep golden in patches, 8 to 10 minutes total per batch.
• Drain on paper towels.