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Delicious Homemade Arepas with Creamy Reina Pepiada Filling

Delicious Homemade Arepas with Creamy Reina Pepiada Filling

Learn how to make delicious homemade arepas with creamy Reina Pepiada filling that will impress everyone at your table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 arepas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Pre-cooked White Cornmeal
  • 2 cups Warm Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded)
  • 1 medium Ripe Avocado
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium Jalapeño (finely chopped)
  • 1 lime Juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pre-cooked white cornmeal, warm water, and salt. Mix until well combined and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Form the mixture into 6 equal balls and flatten each ball into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the arepas for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In another bowl, combine shredded chicken, mashed avocado, mayonnaise, chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  5. Once the arepas are cooked, slice them open and fill with the creamy Reina Pepiada mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1arepaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10g

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