Contest: CUP ''MY FAVORITE AREPA''

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• We have grown up enjoying arepas with saag. It is a winter specialty in Pakistan. Our family would often gather to savor this delicious dish during the cold season. It is a tradition we have cherished for years. We are sharing arepas with sag and a cup of tea with loved ones and making memories. Recently, I have started exploring Venezuelan style arepas friends. It is been a delightful experience for me and my family. The combination of crispy arepas with flavorful favorite fillings has added a new dimension to my culinary adventures guys. I am loving this fusion of our traditional flavors with international twists. It brought us even closer to our food heritage.

• Well in my opinion steemians it is staple in both Venezuela and Colombia. As we know guys both countries enjoy arepas. There are differences in preparation and texture in both countries. Well venezuelan arepas are often thinner and crispy on the outside. It is often served with fillings like cheese or meat. Colombian arepas can be thicker. It is often served as a side or topped with ingredients. Well both countries have their own unique arepa traditions. Well guys whether Venezuelan or Colombian it is a delicious and versatile food. Each country adds its own flavor. There flair making arepas a beloved dish throughout Latin America. It bring people together with their rich flavors.

The Ingredients Which I Used For My Favorite Arepa 🫓 :

Procedure :

I started by tossing chicken into a pan with some water and a pinch of salt guys. Then I let it simmer on the stove until it boiled. While the chicken simmered. I finely chopped the bell peppers 🫑 and onions 🧅 guys. When the chicken was cooked through and tender. I shredded the chicken into bite sized pieces.

Next, I began preparing the arepas by mixing corn flour with salt in a pan. I gradually adding lukewarm water to knead into a smooth dough steemians. Then steemians I shaped the dough into a perfect round shape for the arepa.

I heated ghee in a pan steemians. When it was warm I added the arepas. I frying them until golden brown and crispy. When the arepas ready. My next step is to prepare the filling.

So guys I heated olive oil in a pan. Then I sautéed the onions for 2-3 minutes. Then I added bell peppers and shredded chicken. I stirring well to combine. I cooked for an additional 2-3 minutes. I added the mentioned spices. I mixed thoroughly. I cooked for another minute or two for perfectly preparing the arepa filling.

I sliced the arepas open. Generously filled them with the savory chicken filling. Voilà my mouthwatering arepas were ready to enjoy guys.