Colombian Arepa Burger
Colombia's viral street-food innovation — a classic burger patty sandwiched not in a bun but between two grilled corn arepas, with aji amarillo mayo, avocado, crispy chicharrón bits and hogao (cooked tomato-onion salsa). The arepa's slight corn sweetness and crispy char elevate every element.
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min
Ingredients
Method
Arepas: mix masarepa with warm salted water and butter to a smooth dough. Form into 8 discs (1 cm thick, 10 cm diameter). Grill or pan-fry in butter until golden and crispy on both sides with a cooked through centre.
About 5 min
Shape beef into 4 patties. Season. Cook on a hot flat griddle 3–4 minutes per side.
About 14 min
Hogao: cook diced tomato and spring onion in oil over medium heat 15 minutes until completely soft and saucy.
About 14 min
Assemble: bottom arepa → aji amarillo mayo → burger patty → hogao → avocado slices → chicharrón crumbles → top arepa.
About 14 min
Press slightly and serve. The arepa will hold everything together better than a bun.
About 3 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 46 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fibre
- 8 g
- Sugar
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 820 mg
Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs
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Recipe by Boon Tools.