Colombian vs Venezuelan Arepas

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1. 1Step 1: For Colombian arepas, mix masarepa (precooked corn flour) and water; optionally add salt or cheese to the dough.
2. 2Step 2: Shape the dough into thin, large arepas, typically about 7-8 inches in diameter.
3. 3Step 3: Cook Colombian arepas by griddling, grilling, sometimes frying or baking.
4. 4Step 4: For Venezuelan arepas, mix precooked corn flour, water, salt, and often oil or butter.
5. 5Step 5: Shape the dough into thicker, smaller arepas, typically 2-3 inches in diameter.
6. 6Step 6: Cook Venezuelan arepas by griddling, baking, frying, boiling, or steaming.
7. 7Step 7: Split Venezuelan arepas open and stuff them with fillings like cheese, shredded chicken with avocado and mayonnaise (Reina Pepiada), or shredded beef (Carne Mechada).