Colombian Arepa Breakfast
A classic Colombian breakfast: crisp griddled arepas with soft scrambled eggs and quesito. One pan, about twenty minutes.
- prep
- 5 min
- cook
- 15 min
- total
- 20 min
- serves
- 2
- level
- easy
This is a classic Colombian breakfast: arepas griddled until golden, soft scrambled eggs and quesito, a traditional fresh Colombian cheese. Simple and hearty.
Everything happens in one pan in about twenty minutes. The only rule is to serve it right away, while the arepas are warm and the eggs are still soft.
method
Heat a pan over high heat. Cook the arepas for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Keep them warm and add the butter at the end.
Set the pan back over high heat and add the olive oil and butter.
Add the eggs with a pinch of salt. Scramble slowly until creamy but not firm. Be careful not to overcook them.
Plate the buttered arepas with the quesito and the scrambled eggs.
Serve immediately, while the arepas are warm and the eggs are soft and fluffy.
chef's tips
- Pull the eggs off the heat while they still look slightly underdone. They finish cooking on the plate.
- No quesito? Fresh mozzarella is the closest everyday substitute.
- If you add bacon, fry it first and keep it warm with the arepas.