Venezuelan AREPA with Tuna Filling

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Cauliflower rice reduces carbs while cornmeal is often more affordable.

tuna

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Chickpeas provide protein with fewer calories, while sardines are budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess, while sour cream is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar tang, while vinegar is typically cheaper.

Combine precooked corn flour, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and pliable.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a disc.

Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat.

Cook the arepas for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, diced tomatoes, diced spring onion, and ketchup until combined.

Slice open the cooked arepas horizontally, creating a pocket.

Fill each arepa with the tuna mixture.

Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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