Ep. 9 Jesus Lopez

This week I’m talking to Jesus Lopez host of “Watchaburning” a cooking show exclusively on Instagram and other social media platforms. He tells us how to make the perfect arepa and how he learned to master the kitchen. Plus, we talk about our days in Bakersfield, California and what it’s like being an award winning television weather anchor. Join us! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Visit www.Carlostonight.com for more on the show and learn about upcoming guest. Plus, connect with us on social media and asks questions or leave comments. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Carlos Tonight is available every other Wednesday on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Soundcloud, Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker and where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We are also on YouTube. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Carlos Tonight Produced By Carlos Correa Theme Music By Sken Galis •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Learn how to cook at www.Instagram.com/watchaburning Here’s how to make the perfect arepa: Ingredients * 2 ½ cups lukewarm water * 1 teaspoon salt * 2 cups pre-cooked white corn meal (such as P.A.N.®) * ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed Directions * Step 1 Stir water and salt together in a bowl. Gradually stir corn meal into water with your fingers until mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough. * Step 2 Divide dough into 8 golf ball-size balls and pat each one into a patty about 3/8-inch thick. * Step 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches, cook corn patties in hot oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle. * Step 4 Slice halfway through each cake horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita-like pocket. ENJOY!