Make the arepa dough: Dissolve the teaspoon of salt into 2 cups of warm water in a large mixing bowl. Slowly mix in the mararepa with your hands until everything is combined. Set this aside and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then knead the mixture with your hands for a couple of minutes until it forms a soft and slightly moist dough.

Form the arepas: Divide the dough into 8 pieces and form them into balls. Place one of these balls between two pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper. Then use a heavy flat pan to flatten the ball until it forms a ¼ inch thick disk. Set this aside and repeat this step until all balls are flattened into disks.

Cook the arepas: Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat, or simply heat up oil if you prefer. Place the flattened arepas into the pan a cook on each side for roughly 2 to 3 minutes or until a golden-brown crust forms.

Serve the warm arepas immediately and enjoy!