Best 3 Grilled Arepas With Cheese Recipes
Grilled arepas with cheese are a beloved Venezuelan dish that combines the crispy texture of grilled cornmeal cakes with the gooey goodness of melted cheese. This popular street food is a versatile culinary delight that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer your arepas with a simple filling of queso fresco or with more elaborate toppings such as shredded chicken or avocado, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create the perfect grilled arepas with cheese.
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GRILLED AREPAS WITH CHEESE
Adapted from Chef Rafael Palomino's recipe, found on OChef.com. Posted by request. Arepas may be made in advance through step 8, covered with a damp towel and refrigerated up to 1 day before grilling.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 21m
Yield 8 arepas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place corn kernels and chicken stock in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
- Pour the cornmeal into a large bowl.
- Stir in the sugar and sour cream.
- Stir in corn mixture.
- Add cheese.
- Form mixture into a ball.
- Separate dough into 8 pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into a pancake about 1/4-inch thick and 2 inches in diameter ( rub your fingers around the edge so that it maintains its thickness).
- Preheat grill.
- Brush the arepas lightly with the melted butter.
- Grill the arepas until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. They should be toasted on the outside, but soft in the middle.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Before serving, top with a spread of the farmer's cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 233.7, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7.7
AREPAS
Arepas are small grilled corn cakes and are native to Venezuela and Colombia. They can be eaten plain or stuffed with meats, cheeses, beans and vegetables. Sugar can be added to create a sweet cake which can be used for dessert.
Provided by beckinoles
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring milk to a simmer in a pot. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
- Combine arepas flour, grated Monterey Jack cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the hot milk mixture and honey; stir until combined. Let mixture sit until milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes. Dough will continue to stiffen.
- Form dough into 12 balls about 2 inches in diameter. Flatten between palms into 3 1/2- to 4-inch arepa patties about 1/3-inch thick.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 to 4 arepas at a time until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Slice each arepa in half crosswise and stuff a portion of chicken, sliced Monterey Jack cheese, and avocado between the halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 266.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
GRILLED AREPAS WITH SALSA (SOUTH AMERICAN CORN CAKES)
This is a bit easier than the other grilled arepa recipe I posted, as it uses premade arepas. Some supermarkets and Latino markets carry these, in the dairy section. They can also be found online. Adapted from Steven Raichlen's Planet Barbecue! The salsa ingredients can be chopped in a food processor. NOTE: I have used "corn cakes" as the ingredient name, because the software does not recognize arepas as an ingredient.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Colombian
Time 10m
Yield 7 arepas
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, and lime juice.
- Toss to mix.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Add more lime juice if desired. There should be about 1 1/2 cups of salsa.
- Salsa can be made several hours in advance.
- Preheat grill to high.
- Brush and oil grill very well.
- Lightly brush both sides of arepas with some of the melted butter.
- Arrange arepas on grill, and and grill until toasted and brown, about 2 minutes.
- Turn over with a spatula or tongs and grill on other side about 2 minutes.
- Transfer arepas to a platter and brush with any remaining butter.
- Top each arepa with some of the salsa.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 37.6, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the arepas in a skillet over medium heat.
- Be careful not to overcook the arepas, or they will become dry and crumbly.
- Serve the arepas immediately with your favorite toppings.
- You can also use the arepas to make sandwiches or burgers.
Conclusion:
Grilled arepas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a fun and festive dish to serve at a party, grilled arepas are a great option.
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