Colombian-Style Arepas - Paleo, AIP, and Seriously Authentic

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

mashed malanga (follow the recipe here or check the instructions for a quick method)

3 tbsp

filtered water

1 tbsp

gelatin (Perfect Supplements is my fave, use coupon code CURIOUS10 for 10% off your order)

2 tbsp

tapioca starch

1/2

to 1 1/4 tsp unrefined salt

1/2

to 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/2

to 1 1/4 tsp onion powder

optional: 1 carrot shredded

few Tbsps fat of choice for frying (animal fats like lard, bacon fat, and tallow taste best, but coconut oil works, too)