arepa
Sign in to saveAn arepa () is a type of flatbread made of ground maize dough that may be stuffed with a filling, eaten in northern parts of South America since pre-Columbian times, and notable primarily in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela, but also present in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Central America.
Key facts
- Food.name
- Arepa
- Food.image
- Arepas Tradicionales.jpg
- Food.caption
- Arepas in Monagas, Venezuela
- Food.place_of_origin
- Colombia and Venezuela
- Food.region
- Northern South America
- Food.associated_cuisine
- Colombian cuisine, Venezuelan cuisine
- Food.course
- Any course
- Food.main_ingredient
- Corn flour (maize meal or flour)
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- Origins
- Characteristics
- Production
- Regional varieties
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Variations by region
- Costa Rica
- Puerto Rico
- Spain
- Venezuela
- See also
- References
- Further reading
An arepa () is a type of flatbread made of ground maize dough that may be stuffed with a filling, eaten in northern parts of South America since pre-Columbian times, and notable primarily in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela, but also present in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Central America.
Arepa is commonly eaten in those countries and can be served with accompaniments, such as cheese, cuajada (fresh cheese), various types of meat, avocado, or (deviled ham spread). It can also be split to make sandwiches. Sizes, maize types, and added ingredients vary based on preparation. It is similar to the Mexican gordita, the Salvadoran pupusa, the Ecuadorian , and the Panamanian or .