arepa
/aˈɾepa/
Definition
A traditional dish made of ground maize dough, typically shaped into a flat round patty and grilled, fried, or baked, common in Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine.
Etymology
The word comes from the indigenous language of the Cumanagoto people of Venezuela, where 'erepa' was the term for the maize bread. It has since become a central staple in South American culinary traditions.
In the news
In the article, arepas are listed among the global foods that festival attendees sampled, highlighting the event's theme that American cuisine is a diverse fusion of international flavors.
THE 34TH GIANT NATIONAL BBQ BATTLE UNITED MORE THAN 100,000 ATTENDEES IN A HISTORIC CELEBRATION OF WORLD FLAVORS AND CULTURE, CEMENTING ITS STATUS AS AMERICA'S FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
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