7 different ways to fill your arepas

If you love arepas, you need to know the best ingredients to fill this typical Venezuelan dish. That's why we present you 7 ways that you surely won't resist with the best fillings for arepas. Yellow cheese arepa Without a doubt, a simple yet delicious filling is this incredible arepa also known as “La Silfrina,” filled with chicken, avocado, and plenty of shredded yellow cheese. Shredded beef arepaThanks to the shredded meat that resembles loose hair, in Venezuela, this delicious arepa with seasoned meat in tomato is known as the “pelúa” arepa. A classic and very popular filling for arepas. Egg arepa Arepas filled with egg, onion, tomato, and salt are a very traditional preparation and are generally consumed as a complete breakfast. Don't miss out on this tasty filling! Arepa with fried plantain and beans One of the most extravagant and exquisite fillings for Venezuelan arepas is fried plantain, accompanied by beans and cheese. This winning combination is a typical dish known as pabellón criollo, which also includes white rice. Meat-filled arepa In Venezuela, there is an arepa known as “La Llanera,” which can be replicated with thin strips of finely cut meat, sliced tomatoes, avocado, and cheese. It's finger-licking good! Gringa arepa Have you ever thought that you can prepare a hamburger as an arepa? This delicious dish is known as “arepa gringa,” since it is practically made with hamburger ingredients, but inside an arepa. Shrimp arepa For those who enjoy seafood, there is an arepa filled with octopus, squid, oysters, and shrimp dressed with vinaigrette and vegetables. Are you craving it? Now that you know a little more about the typical fillings for arepas in Venezuela, tell us which one tempts you the most or if they have inspired you to try your own filling.