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Gradually stir in the cornmeal with your hand or a spoon until no lumps remain.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Combine the warm water and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Knead the dough for about 2 minutes until smooth and firm. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 5 minutes.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Knead the dough for about 2 minutes","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball and flatten into a disk about 1/2-inch thick. If the edges crack, smooth them with a wet finger.","group":"Shape Arepas","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shape Arepas"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat a skillet or griddle (budare) over medium heat and lightly grease with oil. Cook the arepas for about 5-7 minutes per side until they develop golden brown spots and sound hollow when tapped.","group":"Cook Arepas","title":"Heat a skillet or griddle","timerMinutes":14,"sourceTitle":"Cook Arepas"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"While the arepas cook, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado. Mix in the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, diced onion, minced garlic, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste.","group":"Prepare Filling","title":"Prepare the filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Filling"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Slice the warm arepas horizontally about 3/4 of the way through, creating a pocket. Generously stuff with the chicken-avocado mixture and serve immediately.","group":"Assembly","title":"Slice the warm arepas horizontally about 3/4 of the way through","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Ensure you use pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa), not regular cornmeal or corn flour. The dough should be moist but not sticky; if it cracks when you flatten it, add a little more water.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Venezuelan","Colombian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute","pan_fry"],"equipment":["Large bowl","Skillet or Griddle","Mixing bowl","Knife"],"diet":["gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"arepas","note":"Serves 4 people with 2 arepas each"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The filling can be made up to 4 hours ahead if kept tightly covered with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent the avocado from browning. The dough can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for 24 hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover arepas and filling separately. Refrigerate filling in an airtight container. 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