Consisting of a fried cornmeal-based base, arepas can be filled and/or topped with a ton of different ingredients. The great thing about arepas is that they go with almost any conceivable topping or filling that you can imagine, so feel free to be creative!

Here are four suggestions for delicious ways to fill an arepa.

Avocado

The deliciousness created when arepas are filled with avocado is something to behold. The creaminess of the avocado creates a rich filling that will have you coming back for more.

Queso Fresco

Queso fresco is a type of Hispanic cheese that is soft and hasn’t been left to mature at all. It’s very delicate and creamy and you’ll love it when it partially melts inside of an arepa.

Marinated Chicken

Chicken is my favorite meat filling for arepas because its flavor doesn’t overwhelm the dish. Marinate the chicken in a chimichurri or red pepper sauce for maximum tastiness.

Black Beans and Sweet Plantains

This combination might sound odd at first, but it’s actually quite traditional for arepas. The sweetness of the fried plantains and the savory character of the black beans go very well together.

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Arepas are a typical breakfast food in both Venezuela and Colombia, but can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Not only are they delicious, arepas are shockingly simple to eat and allow for a ton of creativity and variations. Here’s how to make the arepa.

Ingredients

• Pre-cooked cornmeal flour (look for the PAN brand)
• Salt
• Warm water
• Butter

Method

First, add the amount of flour that you wish to use for your arepas to a mixing bowl. Don’t worry, as this recipe doesn’t call for exact measuring, but rather proportioning.

After this, add a sprinkle or two of salt to the flour, depending on how large the quantity is in your bowl.

Next, gradually add warm water to the flour. Begin to gently knead the dough and add more water until it becomes soft and malleable. It should be the consistency of a typical bread dough.

Make the arepa dough into circular ball shapes. The Venezuelan recipe calls for small, golf ball-sized portions, while the Colombian version of arepas can be up to the size of a dinner plate. You can choose based on personal preference.

After this, add butter to a pan on the stove at medium-high heat. Cook the arepa on one side until it is golden brown, and then flip and cook the other side until it reaches the same color. Repeat until there’s no more dough.

Now, you can open your arepa and fill it with delicious things such as shredded chicken or beef, caramelized onions, black beans, guacamole, or cheese. Yum! Wasn’t that simple?

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Consisting of a fried cornmeal-based base, arepas can be filled and/or topped with a ton of different ingredients. The great thing about arepas is that they go with almost any conceivable topping or filling that you can imagine, so feel free to be creative!

Here are four suggestions for delicious ways to fill an arepa.

Avocado

The deliciousness created when arepas are filled with avocado is something to behold. The creaminess of the avocado creates a rich filling that will have you coming back for more.

Queso Fresco

Queso fresco is a type of Hispanic cheese that is soft and hasn’t been left to mature at all. It’s very delicate and creamy and you’ll love it when it partially melts inside of an arepa.

Marinated Chicken

Chicken is my favorite meat filling for arepas because its flavor doesn’t overwhelm the dish. Marinate the chicken in a chimichurri or red pepper sauce for maximum tastiness.

Black Beans and Sweet Plantains

This combination might sound odd at first, but it’s actually quite traditional for arepas. The sweetness of the fried plantains and the savory character of the black beans go very well together.

The post You’re Going to Love These Arepa Fillings appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Arepas are a typical breakfast food in both Venezuela and Colombia, but can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Not only are they delicious, arepas are shockingly simple to eat and allow for a ton of creativity and variations. Here’s how to make the arepa.

Ingredients

• Pre-cooked cornmeal flour (look for the PAN brand)
• Salt
• Warm water
• Butter

Method

First, add the amount of flour that you wish to use for your arepas to a mixing bowl. Don’t worry, as this recipe doesn’t call for exact measuring, but rather proportioning.

After this, add a sprinkle or two of salt to the flour, depending on how large the quantity is in your bowl.

Next, gradually add warm water to the flour. Begin to gently knead the dough and add more water until it becomes soft and malleable. It should be the consistency of a typical bread dough.

Make the arepa dough into circular ball shapes. The Venezuelan recipe calls for small, golf ball-sized portions, while the Colombian version of arepas can be up to the size of a dinner plate. You can choose based on personal preference.

After this, add butter to a pan on the stove at medium-high heat. Cook the arepa on one side until it is golden brown, and then flip and cook the other side until it reaches the same color. Repeat until there’s no more dough.

Now, you can open your arepa and fill it with delicious things such as shredded chicken or beef, caramelized onions, black beans, guacamole, or cheese. Yum! Wasn’t that simple?

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