Huevos Pericos Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Scrambled eggs with hogao, arepa with cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the hogao
In a saucepan, heat the hogao over medium heat until it bubbles slightly. Stir occasionally and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
2
Scramble the eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and black pepper until well combined. In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a spatula. Cook until the eggs are softly scrambled, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Combine eggs and hogao
Gently fold the prepared hogao into the scrambled eggs until evenly mixed. Keep warm while you prepare the arepas.

4
Prepare the arepa dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the arepa flour, water, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water; if too wet, add a bit more flour.
5
Shape the arepas
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten it to form a disc about ½ inch thick.
6
Cook the arepas
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each arepa for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle cheese inside each arepa and allow it to melt.