Arepas Filled with Carnitas and Guasacaca
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Resting Time
20 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Arepas Filled with Carnitas and Guasacaca
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Ingredients
- 2 cups harina PAN (pre-cooked cornmeal)
- 2 ½ cups hot water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing and cooking
- ¾ teaspoon salt
guasacaca
- 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and quartered
- ½ small sweet onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 serranos, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 bunch cilantro, stemmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
filling/garnish
- 6 cups carnitas, shredded
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Place the PAN, water, oil, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir until the mixture just comes together.
- Cover with a damp towel and allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
- After the dough has rested, mix it with your hands to remove any lumps.
- Taking a small amount (about ⅓ cup) of the dough, form a flat and round disc, even in thickness.
- Brush each side of the disc with a small amount of vegetable oil and place onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Place a cast iron skillet (or some sort of heavy bottom skillet) over medium-high heat and brush with a small amount of vegetable oil.
- Once the skillet is hot, place a few arepas onto the surface, making sure not to overcrowd, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown on each side and make a hollow sound when lightly tapped (turn the heat down to medium if the pan gets too hot).
- Remove them from the heat and repeat with the remaining discs (you can store the cooked arepas, on a prepared sheet pan, in a warm oven while you cook the remaining batches).
- For the guasacaca: Place the avocado, onion, garlic, serranos, vinegar, and lime juice into a blender and blender until smooth. Add the cilantro, salt and oil and continue to blend until smooth. Season with more salt and pepper.
- To assemble: Open the arepas down the side to create pocket.
- Open the pocket and fill with ½ cup of carnitas and top with a generous drizzle of guasacaca and a sprinkle of cotija. Repeat with the remaining arepas and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
151IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 151IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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