Pernil Arepas con Cilantro Lima Sauce

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil:
• 1 lb cerdo shoulder, slow-roasted y shredded
• 2 cloves ajo, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp sal
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 0.5 lima, juiced
• para the Arepas:
• 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa)
• 2 ½ cups warm water
• 0.5 tsp sal
• 1 tbsp mantequilla, melted
• para the cilantro lima Sauce:
• 0.5 cup sour cream o Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup fresco cilantro, picado
• 0.5 lima, juiced
• 1 clove ajo, minced
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• sal to taste

Instrucciones

1. 1Prepare the Pernil:
2. 2In a pan, calienta aceite de oliva over fuego medio.
3. 3Add ajo, cumin, oregano, sal, y pimienta negra, stirring until fragrant.
4. 4Toss in the shredded cerdo y lima juice, mixing well. cocina para 3-4 minutes to infuse flavors.
5. 5Make the Arepas:
6. 6In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, warm water, y sal. Let sit para 5 minutes.
7. 7Knead the dough until smooth, then divide into 4 equal pieces y shape into patties.
8. 8calienta a griddle o pan over fuego medio con melted mantequilla. cocina arepas para 5-7 minutes per side until golden y crispy.
9. 9Blend the cilantro lima Sauce:
10. 10In a blender o food processor, combine sour cream, cilantro, lima juice, ajo, y aceite de oliva. Blend until smooth. Season con sal.
11. 11Assemble the Arepas:
12. 12Slice open each arepa, stuff con pernil, y drizzle con cilantro lima sauce.
13. 13sirve con extra sauce on the side y fresco lima wedges.