By yesenia.romero on Skatehive
English version When we talk about culinary classics, arepas with black beans and shredded cheese are among the dishes that have become staples. That’s why every time I make black beans, I set aside a portion to enjoy for breakfast; adding shredded cheese takes the dining experience to the next level. The combination of salty and sweet is truly sensational, especially since I add a touch of brown sugar to the black beans. Ingredients: 200 grams of corn flour 200 grams of cooked black beans Hard cheese for grating Oil 2 cups of water Salt to taste Preparation: Here I used the traditional recipe for making arepas, just as my mother taught me. I poured the water into a bowl, added a tablespoon of salt, and then added the cornmeal—in this case, I used yellow cornmeal, which I find makes the dough quite soft. I greased the surface with a napkin and, using a little water, shaped my four arepas. I cooked them over low heat to form the first layer, so they wouldn’t burn or stick. I took the be