Arepas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups masa harina
1/3 cup margarine
1 tablespoon salt
12 ounces cottage cheese
2 1/2 cups water, hot
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup queso fresco

Preparation

Combine masa harina, margarine, salt, and cottage cheese with the hot water.
Knead well after each addition until mixture resembles new play dough.
Pinch off golf sized balls; press between two ziploc bags into 1/4 inch thick circles.
Cook lightly on greased surface of griddle until lightly browned.
Serve with butter and queso fresco.