Ham and Pineapple-Jicama Slaw Arepas
TOTAL TIME1 hr 10 mins
SKILL LEVELIntermediate
SERVINGS3
About this RecipeFresh, colorful, and full of flavor—this recipe brings together crisp slaw, warm arepas, and savory ham for a dish that feels both comforting and bright.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 2 cups White corn meal, cooked 1 1/4 pt. Warm water 1 tsp. Salt 2 tbsps. Corn oil 3 oz. Shredded mozzarella cheese 1 Jicama 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup Green bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup Red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup Red onion, diced 1/4 cup Fresh pineapple, diced 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Lime, juiced 2 tbsps. Mayonnaise to taste Coarse sea salt to taste Pepper
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Arepas
Pineapple-Jicama Slaw
Directions
1.
Pineapple-Jicama Slaw: Peel the jicama using a vegetable peeler, discard the peel, and grate it using the largest holes on a box grater.
2.
In a medium bowl, combine the grated jicama with cilantro, bell peppers, onion, pineapple, and garlic.
3.
Stir in the mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper to taste, drizzle with lime juice, and mix well to combine.
4.
Cover and refrigerate the slaw until ready to serve.
5.
Arepas: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, water, and salt, then mix with your hands until the dough is smooth, malleable, and no longer sticks to your hands.
6.
With moist hands, form six 2-inch balls and press each into a patty about ½ inch thick and 4½ inches in diameter.
7.
Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and, working in batches of two, cook the arepas until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
8.
Transfer the cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate and let them cool until easy to handle.
9.
Slice the ham into 1-inch strips and sauté them in the same pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, turning rapidly to cook both sides evenly.
10.
To serve: Using a serrated knife, slice each arepa to form a pita-like pocket.
11.
Fill each arepa with 5–6 ham strips, 2 tablespoons of cheese, and ½ cup of the pineapple-jicama slaw.
12.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
