Arepas de Coco Recipe

Who doesn’t love fried food? It’s always a nice treat. If you love coconut, then you’re definitely going to love arepas de coco.

What is Arepas de coco?

Arepas de coco is a Puerto Rican coconut fry bread. The texture is crisp on the outside but light and fluffy on the inside.

What are arepas in English?

In English the word means a corn pancake, sweetened or unsweetened. This is the version that is made in Venezuela and Columbia. However, Puerto Rican arepas as flour-based.

What does an arepa taste like?

Arepas are a fried dough that is crisp on the outside and light and fluffy in the center. This version also has the added addition of the coconut flavor.

What are the ingredients to make arepas de coco?

To make these arepas de coco recipe, you are going to need the following ingredients:

• Flour
• Baking powder
• Brown sugar
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Full fat coconut milk
• Oil

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How to make arepas de coco

Now that you have gathered your ingredients make arepas de coco. All you have to do is follow the steps below:

1. Whisk together the baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Switch to a wooden spatula and add in the coconut milk. Stir until well incorporated.
2. Transfer the batter to a floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes or until the dough becomes elastic. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and let rest for 20 minutes.
3. Once the dough has rested, transfer it back to the floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough. You want the dough to be thin. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out small pieces.
4. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Transfer the dough to the pan and fry until golden brown.
5. Transfer to a wire rack or plate lined with paper towels and enjoy.

Your arepas de coco are ready to serve!

Arepas de Coco Recipe

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