Cheese Arepas

This recipe is from venezuela. it is from recipes4us.co.uk. it is posted for zwt4.

Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and gradually add the warm water , mixing to form a stiff dough.

Add the cheese and knead the dough for a few minutes then form into 4 balls.

Flatten the balls to a thickness of about 1 / 2 inch.

Heat oil in a large frying pan.

Add the arepas and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden , turning 3 or 4 times.

Drain on kitchen paper.

To serve - split the arepas in half , place on serving plates and garnish with avocado , tomato slices and olives.

warm water, salt, masa harina flour, manchego cheese, oil, avocado, tomatoes, black olives