HOW TO MAKE REINA PEPIADA AREPAS

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Mashed peas provide a similar texture and flavor.

arepa flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Cornmeal can be used as a substitute for a more accessible option.

Take 1 cup of cornmeal and put it in a bowl.

Add 1 cup of warm water to the bowl.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients with your hands until you get the desired consistency.

If the mixture is too dry, you can add a little more water gradually.

Shape the mixture into a ball and flatten it out between your palms.

Check for creases; if there are none and it doesn't stick to your hands, it's the right consistency.

Turn on the stove to heat for a couple of minutes before cooking the arepas.

Gently place the arepas on the stove and cook, flipping every 8 to 10 minutes.

Check if the arepas are done by squeezing the sides; they should feel firm.

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