Arepas - Costa Rican Crepes

Arepas are Costa Rican crepes that can be both savory or sweet and are popular snacks.


  • Cooking Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 egg

  • 2 teaspoons butter or vegetable oil

  • Sugar to taste

  • Honey or syrup to taste


Directions

Batter: Beat flour, milk, vanilla, egg and sugar in a bowl or electric mixer at medium speed until mixture is smooth.

Crepes: Drop spoonfuls of the batter on a lightly oiled or buttered skillet or crepe pan. Spread the batter from the center in a circular fashion to acquire the desired thickness, using the underside of the spoon. Cook until the bottom side of the crepes is golden brown. Turn them over to lightly brown the other side. Remove crepes from skillet or pan, stacking them on a plate. Serve with honey or syrup on top.

Last updated: Nov 18, 2023