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Arepitas With Chimichurri and Queso Fresco Recipe

Arepitas With Chimichurri and Queso Fresco Recipe

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Arepitas With Chimichurri and Queso Fresco

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Ingredients:

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1 spanish onion
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
3 sprigs fresh oregano , leaves picked
2 large garlic cloves
1 jalapeno, stemmed and chopped
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cornmeal ( harina pan , precooked white corn flour)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp fine salt
2 cups lukewarm water
1/2 cup milk
3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more
vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 lb queso fresco, crumbled

Directions:

Make the chimichurri: In a food processor, pulse the onion until finely chopped but not pureed.
Transfer the onion to a bowl. Add the olive oil, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, oregano leaves, garlic, and jalapeno and pulse until finely chopped.
Transfer the herb mixture to the bowl with the onion and stir to combine. Season the chimichurri with salt and pepper.
Make the arepitas: In a large bowl, whisk together the harina pan, Parmesan, and salt. In another large bowl, whisk together the water, milk, and 3 tablespoons oil. stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture.
Using your hand, knead the mixture until a firm but malleable dough is formed.
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour the oil for frying into a large pot to a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 365 degrees F.
Form the dough into 1 to 1 1/2-inch round balls. Using the palms of your hands, form the dough balls into rounded UFO shapes.
Working in batches, add the dough balls to the oil and fry, turning occasionally, until puffed and golden brown.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the arepitas to paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
Serve the arepas in a bowl with the chimichurri and queso fresco in separate bowls on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	477.47 Kcal (1999 kJ)
Calories from fat	290.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.26g	50%
Cholesterol	33.82mg	11%
Sodium	822.52mg	34%
Potassium	242.33mg	5%
Total Carbs	35.73g	12%
Sugars	2.66g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	13%
Protein	13.98g	28%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	346.3mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	329.29 Kcal (1379 kJ)
Calories from fat	200.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.25g	50%
Cholesterol	23.32mg	11%
Sodium	567.26mg	34%
Potassium	167.13mg	5%
Total Carbs	24.64g	12%
Sugars	1.84g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	13%
Protein	9.64g	28%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	12%
Iron	1.1mg	8%
Calcium	238.8mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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