Ingredients
Units
- 1 cup grated raw zucchini (2 small or 1 medium)
- 1 cup Harina Pan para arepas
- 1/4 cup water, plus 1 or 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- queso fresco
- butter, optional
Instructions
- Grate zucchini in strips onto a clean kitchen towel. Wring out as much liquid as you can using the kitchen towel.
- Mix the zucchini, flour, water, and salt in a bowl. Knead thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Add more water or the zucchini juice if needed, but little by little, 1/2 tablespoon each time. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into four portions, form a ball and then flatten. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook on a heated non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat for 5 minutes per side.
- Open with a serrated knife forming a pocket. Add butter if you like.
- Fill with crumbled queso fresco.
- Serve.
Notes
Recipe sponsored by La Vaquita (2017). All opinions are mine.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Venezuelan