Ximena created Soy la Arepa to expand the knowledge of this typical dish from Spanish-speaking gastronomical culture.
Laura used fabrics and traditional materials to create the illustrations.
This book was created using private funds, because we believe that our culture must be protected at all costs.
Ximena and Laura dedicated days and nights to this book conceived as educational material for kids to learn about the origins of this tasty dish.
I am known as the arepa
and I like to be well-shaped,
sometimes fried, sometimes baked,
thin or thick, sweet or salty.
always round, never faulty,
often stuffed, sometimes not,
or eat me like this alone,
I am the bread of this big lot!
Sometimes thin, sometimes small,
either big, closed, or tall,
or else sliced like a boat
happy to stay afloat.
In my heart there lies a secret
that I think you may well keep:
What gives flavor to my dough
is what´s put inside me, though.
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Here’s a small hint: A man named Marc de Civrieux did some research and discovered that the name originated from the Cumanagoto aboriginal tribe.
The best thing about arepas is that they’re really easy to make: All you need is water, corn flour, and salt. And the result is delicious! Plus, each person can give it their own magic touch! Learn how to give arepas special flavors and fun colors.
Black beans, black beans and cheese (domino), pabellón (Venezuelan national dish consisting of meat, rice, black beans, and fried plantain slices), diablito (a typically Venezuelan canned ham spread), quail eggs… and many more. You’ll find more examples in the book. Find out which flavor you like best!
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