{"id":12228,"date":"2026-06-16T09:21:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/arepa-de-arroz\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:26:44","slug":"colombian-rice-arepa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/en\/colombian-rice-arepa\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombian Rice Arepa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colombian rice arepa is a traditional preparation from the Eastern Plains of Colombia, especially connected to the Meta department. It is made with rice flour or soaked ground rice, fresh curd cheese, butter, milk, and salt, ingredients that reflect the region\u2019s rural cooking and its strong connection to rice farming and cattle ranching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Llanero homes, it is commonly served for breakfast, dinner, or as a simple side dish. Its texture is distinctive: lightly golden on the outside, tender inside, and rich in fresh dairy flavor from the curd cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Preparaci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
20<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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38<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tCalor\u00edas<\/span>: 245<\/span> kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 500 g rice flour (about 4 cups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 500 g fresh curd cheese, crumbled (about 3 cups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 240 ml whole milk (1 cup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 120 ml warm water (1\/2 cup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 60 g melted butter (4 tablespoons)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 8 g salt (1 1\/2 teaspoons)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Prepare the dough,<\/strong> place the rice flour in a large bowl and add the crumbled curd cheese, salt, and melted butter. Mix with your hands until the cheese is evenly distributed and the mixture feels sandy but slightly moist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Add the liquids,<\/strong> pour in the milk gradually, then add the warm water little by little while kneading. The dough should become soft, compact, and easy to shape without falling apart. If your cheese is very moist, use a little less water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Shape the arepas,<\/strong> divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll them into balls. Flatten each one into a disk about 1 cm thick, sealing the edges gently so they do not crack while cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Cook the arepas,<\/strong> heat a griddle, budare, or heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Place the arepas on the hot surface and cook them for 7 to 9 minutes per side, until golden, firm on the outside, and fully warm in the center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Serve them fresh,<\/strong> remove the arepas once they have a light crust and a toasted aroma. Let them rest for 2 minutes before serving so the dough settles while staying tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Practical tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Use fresh curd cheese rather than a very dry cheese, because its moisture helps bind the dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Do not add all the water at once. The amount may vary depending on the moisture of the cheese and how much liquid the rice flour absorbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Cook the arepas over medium-low heat so they brown without burning and become warm and tender inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If the dough cracks while shaping, dampen your hands with a little warm water and press the dough together again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Traditional variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      In some Llanero kitchens, the arepas are made with rice soaked overnight and then ground, instead of rice flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There are also more rustic versions with a higher amount of curd cheese, which makes the arepa softer, milkier, and slightly grainier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Some families make smaller arepas to serve with coffee, hot chocolate, or an afternoon snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Traditional serving style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Serve rice arepas hot, straight from the griddle or budare. Traditionally, they are eaten plain or with butter, and they can accompany a Llanero-style breakfast, strong Colombian coffee, hot chocolate, or a simple meal with grilled beef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Recommended accompaniments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Colombian black coffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hot chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Llanero-style grilled beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Scrambled eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Extra fresh cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Food fact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Rice arepas belong to the traditional cooking of San Mart\u00edn and other towns in Meta. Their origin is tied to the use of rice and curd cheese, two important products in the rice-growing and cattle-ranching economy of the Colombian plains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Colombian rice arepa is a traditional preparation from the Eastern Plains of Colombia, especially connected to the Meta department. It is made with rice flour or soaked ground rice, fresh curd cheese, butter, milk, and salt, ingredients that reflect the region\u2019s rural cooking and its strong connection to rice farming and cattle ranching. In Llanero […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":12230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[163,161],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colombian-main-dishes","category-colombian-recipes","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"\nColombian Rice Arepa | Recetas123<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Make traditional Colombian rice arepas with fresh curd cheese, butter, and rice flour. 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