Venezuelans enjoy a cuisine with a rich regional diversity and influences ranging from Spanish and Italian to African and indigenous. The people of Venezuela are meat lovers. Beef is especially popular, although fish and seafood are common along the long Caribbean coast. Arepas, small cornmeal patties, are a common snack and are grilled or baked and stuffed with all kinds of tasty fillings.
Typical Venezuelan Dishes
A list of typical Venezuelan dishes and foods. Use it to help you plan a Venezuelan-style meal, party or festival.
Appetizers
- Cachapas (Corn pancakes)
- Empanadas (Stuffed pastries)
- Tequeños (Cheese-filled pastries)
- Tostones (Fried plantain chips)
Soups and Stews
- Chupe Criollo (Chicken soup with vegetables and cheese)
- Sancocho (Chicken soup with root vegetables)
Meats
- Bollos Pelones (Meat-stuffed cornmeal balls)
- Culonas (Deep-fried ants)
- Empanadas (Stuffed pastries)
- Pabellón Criollo (Shredded beef with beans, rice and plantains)
Vegetables and Beans
- Caraotas Negras (Black beans)
- Tajadas de Plátano (Fried ripe plantains)
- Torta de Plátano (Baked plantain and cheese)
- Yuca Frita (Cassava fries)
Breads and Grains
- Arepas (Corncakes)
- Bollos Pelones (Meat-stuffed cornmeal balls)
- Hallacas (Venezuelan tamales)
Sauces
- Guasacaca (Spicy avocado salsa)
Desserts
- Bien me Sabe (Cake of coconut cream and ladyfingers)
Beverages
- Café con Leche (Coffee with milk)
- Chicha (Fermented rice beverage)
- Guayoyo (Espresso)
- Papelón con Limón (Limeade)
Venezuelan Recipes
Try these recipes from Venezuela.
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