Ingredients
- 11 ounces warm water
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
- Salt, to taste
- 7 ounces pre-cooked corn flour (P.A.N. brand)
- 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 small white onion
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup ripe avocado, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
To make arepas:
1. Pour water in a small bowl and add butter to melt. Add salt to taste. Sprinkle in corn flour slowly, mixing with a whisk to prevent lumps.
2. Once corn flour is mixed in, let dough sit. It will be soft but will become firmer after several minutes. Add more flour if needed.
3. Divide the dough into 8 small balls. Pat to form the round arepa shape until desired thickness.
4. Oil a griddle or pan and cook each arepa on both sides until crispy. They should have little brown spots but not be burnt.
To make chicken salad:
1. Add chicken and onion to small pot and cover with water. Cook over medium heat until chicken is tender. When done, cut chicken in ½-inch thick strips and shred.
2. Put chicken, avocado and shallot in medium bowl. Gently mix in vinegar and mayonnaise, being careful not to mash avocado. Season to taste.
3. To serve, make a pocket in each arepa, without completely separating both sides. Stuff each arepa with chicken avocado salad.