These tiny arepas are the perfect bite. The spicy mayo, creamy avocado and crispy chorizo pair perfectly with the warm, chewy arepas.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup pre-cooked yellow cornmeal, such as P.A.N.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces Mexican chorizo, casing removed
- 4 ounces Muenster cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chipotle adobo sauce
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Add 1 1/4 cups water to a large bowl. Stir in the cornmeal, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper until smooth. Let the dough rest and hydrate, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the chorizo and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with the back of your spoon, until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chorizo to one end of a baking sheet with a slotted spoon, leaving any rendered fat behind. Transfer to the oven to keep warm.
- Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium. Divide the dough into 16 balls. Flatten the dough balls one at a time with your hands into 1/2-inch-thick disks about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. As you finish each disk, add it to the hot skillet, being careful not to overcrowd. You will need to do this in batches.
- Cook until the arepas are browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about another 2 minutes. Add about 1 tablespoon of the Muenster cheese to the top of each arepa and cover to melt, about 1 minute. Transfer the arepas to the baking sheet with the chorizo; return to the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
- Mix the mayonnaise with the chipotle adobo sauce and lime juice in a small bowl until combined. Mix in the chorizo. Top each arepa with the avocado, chorizo mayo and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 405 |
| Total Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 34 mg |
| Sodium | 339 mg |
Reviews
Easy to make and tastes delish!!
Easy and awesome! The sauce is delicious