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Grain & Flour

Masarepa (P.A.N. precooked corn flour)

🇻🇪 🇨🇴

Venezuelan · Colombian

🧭 The real thing: the Hispanic aisle at larger supermarkets or the international aisle at larger supermarkets

  • Masa harina (Maseca)

    64%

    How much: 1:1 plus 2–3 tbsp extra water; rest dough 10 min

    A different corn process, so arepas come out denser and more tortilla-like — still delicious.

    📍 Any supermarket