Stuffed, Griddled, and Fried: Five Takes on South American Arepas

Golden brown and gluten-free, the arepa might be the perfect handheld snack. The flat, round cornmeal cakes originated in South America (they’re most common in Venezuela and Colombia) and are made with ground maize dough. They are griddled, fried, baked, or steamed, and can be stuffed with anything from beef to pork and a mix of vegetables, cheeses, and sauces. We rounded up a few creative takes, including a Middle Eastern version stuffed with lentil fritters...