Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas
A savory sausage delight paired with traditional corn arepas
A classic Colombian dish with flavorful butifarra sausages served alongside crispy corn arepas.
- 2 h
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Butifarra Sausages
For the Corn Arepas
For the Fresh Salsa
Preparation
Marinating the Butifarra Sausages
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, paprika, cumin, white pepper, and salt.
Mix well
Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Preparing the Corn Arepas
Form dough
In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, warm water, and salt until a dough forms.
Knead dough
Knead in melted butter until the dough is smooth.
Rest dough
Let the dough rest for 10 minutes for better texture.
Cooking Process
Searing the Sausages
Roll the sausage mixture into small logs and sear on a medium-high pan until browned.
Cooking the Arepas
Form the dough into patties, then cook on a griddle until golden brown on each side.
Assembling the Salsa
Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Plating & Serving
Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas
Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas
Plating & Serving
Serve the juicy butifarra sausages over a platter with warm corn arepas on the side, topped with a dollop of fresh salsa for an extra burst of flavor.