This arepa con chorizo y hogao is a popular dish in Colombia. This simple meal can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
For as long as I can remember, this meal has been my absolute favorite. The one dish that I am loyal to above all else... Arepa con Chorizo y Hogao. When I was a kid, I would request it whenever my mom asked me what I wanted for dinner.
It is a simple dish, but I can eat it every day! Super easy to make, flavorful, tasty and fun.
Ingredients You'll Need
The printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions is below.
Arepas: You can buy them at your local latin markets or make them at home. Check this list for some homemade arepas recipes.
Chorizo: I like to use Colombian chorizos, you can find them at Latin markets.
Hogao: This Colombian creole sauce is made with tomatoes, onions and oil. You can find my hogao recipe here.
Fresh Cilantro: To garnish the arepa, you can replace it with parsley if you prefer.
Salt and Pepper: This is optional add to your taste if you need it.
How to Make this Dish
- To assemble: Place the cooked arepas on a platter and top them with the hogao.
- Add the chorizo slices on top of the hogao sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add fresh cilantro on top and serve warm.
I was brough up on arepa and I can't remember it not being on my mom's menu every day. We ate it for breakfast, sometimes lunch or dinner with different toppings. I know I am biased as Antioquia is my home region, but arepas are a delicious, versatile and comforting dish that you can make easily at home.
There are many variations of arepas in Colombia and like many traditional dishes every region has its own variation.
More Colombian Arepas Recipes
Arepa Boyacense (Boyacá Region Arepa)
Cassava Arepas (Arepas de Yuca)
Arepa de Huevo (Arepa Stuffed with Eggs)
Arepa con Chorizo y Hogao (Arepa with Chorizo and Creole Sauce) Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 arepas
- 1 cup hogao
- 2 Colombian chorizos cooked and sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To assemble: Place the arepas on a platter and top them with the hogao.
- Add the chorizo slices on top of the hogao. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add fresh cilantro on top and serve warm.
Cynthia
Erica, each of your recipes is such a treat! Merry Christmas!
Belinda @zomppa
I can see why it's your favorite. Get weak at the knees with chorizo.
norma
You know exactly what I like. This is my kinda treat.
Jessica
Se me hace aguar la boca! Pero no se consiguen aqui on Ohio. Será que nos dar una receta para hacer los chorizos? Los quiero aprender hacer, porque tambien son mis favoritos!
Gracias y Feliz Navidad!
Jessica
Erica
Hola Jessica,
I am going to post a recipe for Colombian chorizos.
Erica
Thank you everyone!
grace
that's a tasty arepa if every i've seen one! chorizo is always welcome in my belly. 🙂
Chris
That looks superb!
Oysterculture
Simple is best! I cannot wait to give this yummy meal a try.
Sara
Where do you get your Colombian Chorizo?
Erica Dinho
I buy it at my local Latin market.