Venezuelan Arepas and Avocado Smash – A Scrumptious Start to Your Day!
Discover this scrumptious Venezuelan-inspired breakfast, featuring fluffy arepas and creamy avocado smash. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for a standard diet and will delight your senses. Join us on a cinematic gastronomic journey with Flux/ComfyUI compatible images that showcase the top and bottom views of this delicious dish!
Allergens
Wheat (Gluten)
Ingredients
- 1. 2 cups masarepa (preferably Harina PAN) 2. 2 3/4 cups warm water 3. 1 teaspoon salt 4. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 5. 1 large ripe avocado 6. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 7. 2 tablespoons lime juice 8. 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 9. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 10. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the arepa dough by combining masarepa, warm water, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface, forming small balls. Press each ball between your hands to form thick rounds, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Heat a griddle or non stick pan over medium heat. Brush both sides of each arepa with vegetable oil and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado until creamy. Stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt (if using), ground cumin, and black pepper.
- Slice the arepas in half and gently toast them for 30 seconds on each side.
- Spread the avocado smash generously over the warm arepas and serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
To achieve the perfect texture, make sure the masarepa is well-kneaded but not overworked. This will give the arepas that authentic fluffy interior and slightly crispy exterior.
Notes
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