Arepas

Arepas are small grilled corn cakes native to Venezuela and Colombia, delicious eaten plain or stuffed with your favorite meats and veggies.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• vegetable oil
• 1 (6 ounce) package cooked chicken, shredded, or to taste
• 2.5 cups milk
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 0.5 avocado, sliced, or to taste
• 0.5 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1.5 cups arepas flour (such as P.A.N.®)
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, sliced, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring milk to a simmer in a pot. Remove from heat and stir in butter.

Step 2

Combine arepas flour, grated Monterey Jack cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the hot milk mixture and honey; stir until combined. Let mixture sit until milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes. Dough will continue to stiffen.

Step 3

Form dough into 12 balls about 2 inches in diameter. Flatten between palms into 3 1/2- to 4-inch arepa patties about 1/3-inch thick.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 to 4 arepas at a time until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Slice each arepa in half crosswise and stuff a portion of chicken, sliced Monterey Jack cheese, and avocado between the halves.