Arepa
Arepa is a food that came from the pre-Columbian era. It is made by using cornmeal and forming the dough into a circle. It is known to be eaten in Colombia and Venezuela.[1][2] It can also have fillings like sliced cheese, meat, and some vegetables.
Arepas are also commonly eaten in places full of Hispanic immigrants like the Canary Islands,[3][4] and some American cities like New York City.[5]
History
It is thought that the word arepa came from the extinct Cumanagoto word erepa, meaning cornbread.[6][7]
Varities
There are some arepas made with wheat flour that are popular in Venezuelan states like Táchira.[8]
Arepa Media
Arepas being prepared.
Street vendor selling grilled arepas on bijao leaves in Barranquilla.
Colombian arepa con queso(arepa with cheese)
Colombian arepa de choclo.
Arepa Gomera in La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands.
References
- ↑ "arepa | Definición de arepa - Diccionario de la lengua española - Edi…". archive.ph. 2018-07-18. Archived from the original on 2018-07-18. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ↑ "Arepas". Sabores de Bolivia (in español). Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ↑ Corne, Lucy (2004). Canary Islands. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-108-1.
- ↑ "Arepa, delicia Caribeña". Revista Venezolana (in español). 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2021-08-03.[dead link]
- ↑ Fodor's (2006-08-29). New York City. Fodor's Travel Publications. ISBN 978-1-4000-1680-8.
- ↑ Vargas, Miguel Felipe Dorta (2016-06-02). ¡Viva la arepa!: Sabor, memoria e imaginario social en Venezuela (in español). Editorial Alfa. ISBN 978-84-16687-66-4.
- ↑ Rivera, Marcela. "The DNA Of: Arepas". www.amexessentials.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "Cómo hacer arepas andinas | Arepas de trigo". Recetas ABC (in español). 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2021-08-02.