Arepa Con Queso Y Chicharrón Recipe
Flat corn (arepa) with cheese and pork Cracklings
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Ingredients
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Arepa and Filling Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Arepa Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pre-cooked cornmeal, salt, and water. Mix well until a soft dough forms. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Shape the Arepas
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a round disk, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 3
- 4
Add the Filling
Once the arepas are cooked, carefully slice them open without cutting all the way through. Stuff each arepa with a generous amount of cheese and chopped pork cracklings.
- 5
Final Cooking
Return the stuffed arepas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- 6
Serve
Remove the arepas from the skillet, let them cool for a minute, and serve warm.
