Grilled Arepas With Salsa (South American Corn Cake

Name: Grilled Arepas With Salsa (South American Corn Cakes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salsa; 1/2 medium sweet onion, very finely diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, very finely diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, very finely diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (approximately); salt; For the arepas; 7 corn cakes, thawed if frozen (arepas); 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided

Servings: persons

For the salsa
1/2 medium sweet onion, very finely diced
1/2 green bell pepper, very finely diced
1/2 red bell pepper, very finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (approximately)
salt
For the arepas
7 corn cakes, thawed if frozen (arepas)
3 tablespoons melted butter, divided

1
Combine onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, and lime juice.
2
Toss to mix.
3
Season with salt to taste.
4
Add more lime juice if desired. There should be about 1 1/2 cups of salsa.
5
Salsa can be made several hours in advance.
6
Preheat grill to high.
7
Brush and oil grill very well.
8
Lightly brush both sides of arepas with some of the melted butter.
9
Arrange arepas on grill, and and grill until toasted and brown, about 2 minutes.
10
Turn over with a spatula or tongs and grill on other side about 2 minutes.
11
Transfer arepas to a platter and brush with any remaining butter.
12
Top each arepa with some of the salsa.
13
Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salsa, 1/2 medium sweet onion, very finely diced, 1/2 green bell pepper, very finely diced, 1/2 red bell pepper, very finely diced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Arepas With Salsa (South American Corn Cakes) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Arepas With Salsa (South American Corn Cakes)

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