Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course of Colombian origin prepared with corn flour, salt and oil for frying

Ingredients

Serves 4

250 g of quick-cooking cornmeal (for arepas) (8.8 oz)

Salt (sea salt) to taste

500 ml of lukewarm water (16.9 fl oz)

2 tablespoons of oil for frying (1 oz )

Method

Mix the salt and flour in a bowl and form a cavity in the center.

Pour the water into the cavity and slowly incorporate the flour until all the lumps have dissolved.

Set the mixture aside for 5 minutes so that the liquid is completely absorbed. Knead the dough several times

Divide it into 8 parts of equal size.

Form round balls

Flatten them until you get 1-1.5 cm thick discs.

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Transfer 4 wraps to the pan

Cover and fry for 4-8 minutes, until that side is golden brown.

Turn the wraps over and fry them on the other side for 6-8 minutes without a lid, until golden brown.

Remove the finished arepas from the pan and set aside.

Repeat the process with the other 4 piadinas.

Cut the arepas to open them

Fill them with what you want

Allergens

Corn flour: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses. Very high glycemic index

Oil for frying: check the label for allergens (peanuts, etc.)

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Corn flour: provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia and weight loss
• Constipation

Not to be administered in case of:

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Mucositis Inflammation and Lesions of the Oral Cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing)