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Arepas Rellenas
Masarepa corn cakes split open and fill with shredded chicken, avocado, cheese, and lime for a Venezuelan staple.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~480 kcal🇻🇪 Venezuelan🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 25 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Masarepa corn flour
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Warm water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Shredded chicken
- 1 Avocado
- 120 g White cheese
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lime juice
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Mayonnaise
- 0.3 bunch Fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the masarepa, warm water, and salt into a soft dough.
- 2
Rest the dough for 10 minutes so the corn flour fully absorbs the water.
10 min10:00 - 3
Shape the dough into four thick discs.
- 4
Cook the corn breads in a lightly oiled pan for 6 minutes on each side, until they form a crust.
12 min12:00 - 5
Mix the chicken, mashed avocado, white cheese, lime juice, mayonnaise, and cilantro.
- 6
Finish the corn breads in a 180°C oven for 8 minutes, until cooked inside.
8 min08:00 - 7
Split the corn breads, fill them with the chicken mixture, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Resting the masarepa dough briefly lets the flour absorb the water and keeps the edges from cracking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve for breakfast or lunch with lime, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
25
g protein
52
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 43%Fat 37%
GI 16 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
1.6g
Sugar
3.4g
Fiber
1494mg
Sodium
7.4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Arepas Rellenas make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Arepas Rellenas take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 60 minutes in total.Is Arepas Rellenas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Arepas Rellenas have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 52g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Arepas Rellenas contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Arepas Rellenas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Venezuelan cuisine.How many ingredients does Arepas Rellenas need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Arepas Rellenas filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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