Arepa Huevo
Arepa Huevo is a beloved Colombian street food consisting of a corn dough pocket, deep-fried until golden, and then expertly filled with a whole egg before a final fry to set the interior. Its core ingredients are pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa), water, salt, and eggs, making it a staple in coastal regions like Barranquilla and Cartagena. It's a hearty, portable snack enjoyed at all times of day.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-energy, carb and fat-rich dish due to the deep-frying process, with the egg providing a good source of protein. A single arepa huevo typically contains around 300-400 calories, offering significant energy along with fats and some B vitamins from the egg and corn.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
Per 1 piece (about 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the technique of inflating the arepa with air during the first fry to create a perfect pocket for the egg is a skill passed down through generations, making it a point of pride for vendors. Nutritionally, it's a unique example of a complete, self-contained meal that combines a staple grain with animal protein in a single, handheld format.
