A dish from South America, these arepas with chicken and avocado spread are a surprisingly delicate and nutritious combination of small arepa tortillas with a flavorful filling.
Ingredients
Dough:
- Corn flour: 250 g
- Water: 500 ml
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
Filling:
- Smoked chicken breast: 100 g
- Red onion: 1
- Avocado: 2
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Piri-piri sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh cilantro: 2 tablespoons
- Lime: 1
- Salt
- Black pepper
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Arepas
- Mix the corn flour, water, salt, and olive oil in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the corn flour to absorb the water.
- Knead the dough briefly until smooth, then divide it into 8 equal parts.
- Roll each part into a ball, then gently flatten each ball into a disk.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Cook the arepas for about 5 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crispy.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- Shred the smoked chicken breast using a fork and place it in a bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
- Scoop out the avocado flesh, mash it, and add it to the bowl with the chicken and onion.
- Add the mayonnaise, piri-piri sauce, and chopped fresh cilantro to the mixture.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix everything until well combined.
Step 3: Assemble the Arepas
- Slice the arepas halfway through to create a pocket.
- Fill each arepa with the prepared chicken and avocado mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your arepas with chicken and avocado spread.
This delightful and nutritious dish brings the taste of South America to your kitchen. Enjoy!
