Arepas are fried or baked yellow or white corn pancakes, either plain or with a filling. Many Venezuelans and Colombians eat them in place of bread, often at breakfast. They are one of the national dishes of Venezuela and there…
Pan de jamón is a sweet and savory rolled loaf, traditionally made in Venezuela during Christmas. The bread is buttery soft and slightly sweet. The stuffing can vary but generally includes thin slices of cured ham, raisins, pickled olives, and…
Hallaca (pronounced ah-YA-kah) is the main Venezuelan Christmas dinner dish. It was created by the slaves during the colony times, who put the left-overs of their masters’ Christmas festivities in a bit of cornmeal dough, wrapped this with banana leaves…
Tostón is a Venezuelan vegetable side dish of fried plantain. These can be served hot or at room temperature with a dipping sauce or salsa as an appetiser or plain as an accompaniment to a main course. Ingredients 2 green…
A tequeño is prepared with a bread dough with white cheese (queso blanco) in the middle. It is formed into a bread stick and then fried. It is one of the most popular snack foods in parties, especially weddings. It…
Pabellón criollo is Venezuela’s national dish, and no visit to this South American country will be complete unless you try it. This flavorful dish consists of shredded flank steak, black beans, rice, plantains or bananas, onions, tomatoes, and spices. The…
Cachapas are traditionally made with fresh corn, and are a summer favorite, but this easy recipe uses canned cream corn, pancake mix, and whatever cheese you have on hand. Try this simple appetizer for a taste of Venezuela whenever you…
Lengua de res is a Venezuelan dish of beef tongue with vegetables. Ingredients 1 beef tongue 5 fresh green chile peppers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 white onion, sliced thinly 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 small tomatoes, halved and sliced…