See Frijoles de la Olla recipe variations)
Tag: Venezuela
Caraotas Negras
Patacones
(Latin American fried plantains)
See Tostones recipe
Ponche Crema
(Venezuelan creamy rum beverage)
See Coquito recipe variations
Tajadas de Plátano
(Venezuelan fried plantains)
See Plátanos Fritos recipe
Guasacaca
(Venezuelan spicy avocado salsa)
Guasacaca is a popular condiment in Venezuela made from mashed and seasoned avocados.
Cachapas
(Venezuelan fresh corn pancakes)
Cachapas are rib-sticking pancakes made with fresh corn. They are sold as road-side snacks in Venezuela, wrapped around cheese and meat or simply spread with butter, cream cheese or sour cream.
Bienmesabe de Coco
(Venezuelan coconut cream cake)
This recipe is for bienmesabe as it's made in Venezuela. Cake or ladyfingers are layered with coconut cream and topped with meringue for a decadently rich and sweet treat.
Empanadas
(Latin savory stuffed pastries)
Empanadas are meat pies popular throughout the Latin world. The variety of fillings for empanadas is endless and includes stew-like mixtures chicken, beef, ham and cheese, fish and seafood.
Yuca Frita
(Latin American cassava fries)
Yuca is a starchy staple vegetable in Latin America and the Caribbean that is used in much the same way as potatoes. In this tasty recipe it is deep fried like French fries.
Perico Venezolano
(Venezuelan scrambled eggs)
A popular breakfast dish in Venezuela is perico, eggs scrambled with onions, tomatoes and peppers. It can be eaten with bread or stuffed into arepas.