Stuffed Arepas
These delicious stuffed arepas are very easy to prepare, you can use a wide variety of fillings, even the one you want or have on hand, so don't miss this recipe and join me in preparing it.
Servings: 6
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups of pre-cooked cornmeal
- 2 cups of warm water
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- Shredded meat or chicken
- Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the cornmeal, two tablespoons of butter, salt to taste, warm water, stir and let it rest for about 2 minutes.
- Knead well until it is compact and easy to shape (this will determine the texture of the arepa).
- Form the arepas by hand or with a mold, you can use a plastic bag, place a ball of dough in the middle and flatten it with a flat container. The arepas should be approximately 5 inches in diameter and should not be too thin, to easily open them for filling.
- Spread a tablespoon of butter on a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the arepas and let them cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until they are golden.
- Open the arepas with a knife and fill with mozzarella cheese, chicken or shredded beef, and accompany with hogao or guacamole.
Notes
If you want to substitute cornmeal for arepa dough, I invite you to consider the preparation found in this blog “how to make typical arepas”
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg