Family Arepas As Made By Cesar Recipe By Tasty Food

FAMILY AREPAS AS MADE BY CESAR RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

HERB-PRESSED AREPAS AS MADE BY MERCEDES GOLIP RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

AREPAS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except butter; let stand 5 min.
• Shape into 18 (3-inch) patties.
• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add patties, in batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until crisp and lightly browned on both sides.