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Nutritional Values
250kcal
7gProtein
23gCarbs
15gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
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Arepa de Huevo
How to order / say it
Say it
Arepa de Huevo — [ah-ray-pah deh weh-voh]
Order
Can I get an Arepa de Huevo, please?
Locally
¿Puedo pedir una Arepa de Huevo, por favor?
Say locally
Fried corn dough filled with an egg.
Why try it?
A staple in Cartagena street food, this provides a glimpse into daily local life. Its simplicity yet satisfying taste makes it beloved by all, from locals to tourists.
How it tastes
Golden and crispy on the outside with a soft, savory egg within. The dough is slightly sweet, and the fried egg adds creamy richness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Dating back to the 20th century, this dish became popular as a breakfast item in coastal Colombia. The combination of egg and corn dough shows indigenous influences blended with colonial cooking methods.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g cornmeal
- 🥚 2 egg
- 🫒 200 ml vegetable oil
- 🧂 5 g salt
Method
- 1 Mix cornmeal with water and salt to form a dough.
- 2 Shape dough into discs and fry in oil until golden.
- 3 Carefully slice open, add a raw egg, and refry until egg is cooked.
- 4 Serve hot as a snack or breakfast.
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