Best Family Arepas As Made By Cesar Recipe By Tasty Recipes

Herb-Pressed Arepas As Made By Mercedes Golip Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Aleya Zenieres

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ¼ cups lukewarm water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons neutral oil
2 cups Masarepa
fresh herb leaf, or edible flowers
filling of choice, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
In a large bowl, combine the water, salt, and 1½ teaspoons oil. Slowly add the masarepa and mix with your hands until a smooth, homogeneous dough forms. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Don't worry if the dough is too soft at first; the flour will hydrate as it rests to become smooth and malleable.
Divide the dough into 4 balls, then shape into patties. Press herbs and flowers onto both sides of each patty.
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add a small drizzle of oil and use a paper towel to distribute in an even layer over the surface of the pan. Too much oil will prevent the arepas from caramelizing. Add the patties to the pan and sear for 4 minutes on each side, until starting to puff up and turn golden brown in spots.
Set the arepas on a baking sheet, then transfer to the oven to finish cooking for about 10 minutes. You'll know they are done when they make a hollow sound when tapped.
Cut the arepas open, fill with your desired fillings, serve immediately.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 0 grams

Family Arepas As Made By Cesar Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Rie McClenny

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups warm water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups arepa flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb rotisserie chicken, shredded
2 avocados
lime, juiced
¼ cup red onion, chopped
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
ham, sliced
shredded cheddar cheese
chicken breast, or thighs, cooked
onion, caramelized
shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C)
In a large bowl, combine the warm water and salt. Stir until the salt is dissolved.
Slowly add the arepa flour while stirring. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more water or flour. The dough is ready when it pulls away from the sides of the bowl and doesn't stick to your fingers.
Grab a fist-sized ball of the dough and pass it from one hand to the other to pat into an even, flattened round. Pay attention to the edges so as to not leave cracks.
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the arepas, flipping once, until golden brown in color, 5-7 minutes on each side
Transfer the arepas to the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
Make the chicken avocado salad: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, avocados, lime juice, onion, bell pepper, garlic, mayonnaise, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Cut the arepas in half and stuff with the chicken avocado salad or your favorite fillings.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 1 gram