Arepa Chips with Chorizo and Queso Fresco

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter 
• 2 cups arepa flour white yellow pre-cooked
• 12 servings cilantro leaves fresh for garnish
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
• 2 cups queso fresco crumbled
• 1 pinch salt 
• 2 cups warm water 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• pot
• cookie cutter
• ziploc bags

Directions

1. Combine the cornmeal, warm water, parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp butter and salt, mixing thoroughly.
2. Let mixture stand for five minutes.Knead with your hands for about 3 minutes moistening your hands with water as you work.Form 4 balls with the dough.
3. Place each ball between 2 plastic bags and using a flat pot cover, flatten to 1/8 inch.Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough in small rounds
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
5. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Place the arepa chips on a serving platter and top each arepa with queso fresco and 1 chorizo slice.
7. Sprinkle cilantro and serve.