Las Arepas

Today,we are going to talk about a Venezuelan staple for all Venezuelans. The video is in Spanish only. It is a good way to train your ear while learning to cook.

In this video, she will show you how to prepare the Arepas and a filling that makes them a favorite. This filling is kind of chicken salad. Some pleople add mayonnaise, while others use creamy avocados to lessen the number of calories. Also,there is another sauce prepared that can be added to la reina pepiada (Arepas filled with chicken salad). This sauce is called guasacaca(cilantro,parsley,onions, garlic,vinegar). Guasacaca is sometimes made with avocados making look like a Mexican guacamole.
Remember that there are always variations to the way people prepare dishes.