What's an arepa?

The arepa is a flat, unleavened patty made of cornmeal which can be grilled, baked, or fried. In Venezuela is the most important food we have. The characteristics of the arepa vary from region to region: It may vary by color, flavor, size, thickness, and also the food it may be stuffed with.

Arepa is a native bread made of ground corn, water, and salt which is fried into a pancake-like bread. And in Venezuela is filled with meat, eggs, tomatoes, salad, chicken or a variety of cheeses, and if you like it with everything