Arepas Recipe Puerto Rican

Ingredients

• 2 cups of precooked white or yellow cornmeal (Harina P.A.N. is traditional)
• 2 ½ cups lukewarm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter for richness)
• Shredded cooked chicken (1 to 1 ½ cups) Seasoned with sofrito and adobo
• 1 cup grated Queso Blanco
• ½ cup cooked Black beans (Optional, for a hearty bite)
• Avocado slices (As needed) Adds creaminess
• Mayonnaise or aioli (To taste) For moisture and tang