Arepas - Mexican Chorizo Recipe

Name: Heaven Restaurant Markets Arepas - Mexican Chorizo Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups Cornmeal (masarepa); 2 cups Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbs Vegetable oil; 1 lb Ground pork; 2 tbs Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbs Sriracha; 1 tbs Lime juice; 1 cup Black beans, cooked; 2 cups Mixed greens

Inspired by Heaven Restaurant Market

Time45m

Serves4

House-made chipotle chorizo (pork) with black beans, spicy mayo and greens.

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Ingredients

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Arepa Base

2 cups Cornmeal (masarepa)

2 cups Water

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs Tuscany sunflower oil

Chipotle Chorizo

1 lb Ground pork

2 tbs chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Smoked paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Spicy Mayo

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbs Sriracha

1 tbs ReaLime juice

Assembly

1 cup Black beans, cooked

2 cups Mixed greens

Method

Arepa Preparation

Make the Arepa Dough

In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, water, and salt until a smooth dough forms. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Shape the Arepas

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a flat disc, about ½ inch thick.

Cook the Arepas

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the arepas for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.

Chorizo Preparation

Cook the Chorizo

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork until browned. Add chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant.

Spicy Mayo Preparation

Prepare the Spicy Mayo

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until well combined.

Assembly

Assemble the Arepas

Cut the cooked arepas in half and spread a layer of black beans, followed by the chipotle chorizo. Drizzle with spicy mayo and top with mixed greens. Serve warm.