Arepas

Directions

1. 1.

   1. Combine the cornmeal and salt in a bowl.

2. 2.

   2. Add the broth (or water). Mix until a dough with no lumps forms.

3. 3.

   3. When it's cool enough to touch, use your hands to divide it into 8 pieces. Cover them with a damp towel.

4. 4.

   4. Heat a lightly greased large griddle. Dip your hands in cold water (to prevent sticking) and roll each dough piece into a ball. Using your fingers, make an indentation in the center of each.

5. 5.

   5. Push a teaspoon each of beans and cheese into each ball. Pinch the dough around the filling to enclose it.

6. 6.

   6. Flatten each ball to 1 inch thick between your palms.

7. 7.

   7. Cook them on the griddle until crisp, about 3 minutes a side.