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Tag: Venezuela
Patacones
See Tostones recipe
Ponche Crema
See Coquito recipe variations
Tajadas de Plátano
See Plátanos Fritos recipe
Guasacaca
Guasacaca is a popular condiment in Venezuela made from mashed and seasoned avocados.
Cachapas
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
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
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
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
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.