This seems like an insane amount of work for an arepa, but it is worth it, I swear. Everything just blends together into the best, most flavorful arepa I’ve ever had. There are times when I just need something comforting, and today was one of those days, so at lunch time I decided to make myself this wonderful arepa.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients:
4 servings
4 arepas
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds pork loin, cut into 4 pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup cup, finely chopped onion
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
2 cups sliced portobello mushrooms
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Avocado Sauce:
1 small avocado, diced
1 cup crema fresca or creme fraiche
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 jalapeño pepper
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup red onion
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Place the pork pieces between sheets of wax paper, then pound until each steak is about ¼ inch thick.
2. Place the pounded pork in a zip lock plastic bag. Add the onion, scallion, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Be sure the steaks are evenly covered.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the pork into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes more or until the pork and mushrooms are cooked. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
To make the avocado Sauce:
In a blender, mix all the ingredients until smooth.
To assemble: Top each arepa with pork and mushrooms. Drizzle avocado sauce on top and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm.
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Oh boy!! Definitely my kind of thing!!
That looks well worth all the hard work! I can almost taste it!
This looks an amazing dish – so full of flavor – simply delicious. I’ve just found your blog and I’m so glad I did – I’m signing up to follow and looking forward to more!
mary x
Yep, I would absolutely dive into that plate, just delicious, Erica.
wow looks divine so worth it I want one
Winter calls for comfort. That sauce has just wowed me. Sort of light and rich at the same time. Everyone here would smile if I put this in front of them.
Erica, what a beautiful dish, love the mushrooms and the avocado sauce.
Hope you have a great week ahead
I’m with Chris. I could just dive into the plate. It looks so comforting, rich and earthy. Totally worth the time it takes to put it together.
Arepas are worth all the effort in the world, in my opinion! These look delicious!
Oh I must of missed these…I’ve been MIA for a bit. This looks wonderful Erica. Looks like I need to pull out my masarerepa flour again. Good timing my sister is coming to town.
Thank you everyone!