Venezuela

Besitos de coco is a Venezuelan confection consisting of flour, coconut, papelon, water and spices. The ingredients are mixed into a thick mixture which is…

Ponche crema is a Venezuelan dairy-based alcoholic beverage made with egg yolks, milk, spices, sweetened condensed milk and strong rum. The egg yolks are usually…

Guasacaca is a Venezuelan creamy avocado dip made with ripe avocados, cilantro, bell peppers and vinegar. The vinegar in Guasacaca gives it a more tangy…

Sopa de Mondongo is a traditional soup from Venezuela that is made with beef tripe, a type of offal from the stomach of a cow,…

Quesillo is a Venezuelan dessert made from a combination of caramel and custard. In other parts of the world, it is also known as flan…

Caraotas Negras, or black beans, are a staple dish in Venezuelan cuisine. Typically cooked on the stove with onions, peppers, garlic, and other spices, they…

Salpicón de marisco is a Venezuelan seafood salad consisting of shrimp, octopus, and mussels along with onion, cucumbers and bell peppers tossed in a tangy…

Pabellón Criollo is a hearty Venezuelan dish made from shredded beef, black beans, rice and plantains. It is also occasionally topped with a fried egg…

Carne mechada, also known as Venezuelan shredded beef, is a traditional Venezuelan dish prepared using pulled beef. It is typically accompanied by rice and served…

Tequeños are Venezuelan bread sticks that consist of queso blanco (fresh cheese) in the middle, and are fried till they become crispy. A popular meal…

Cachapas are a sweet corn and cheese hotcake dish, popular in Venezuela. Unlike typical batters, cachapas are not made entirely from grain flour such as…

Tajadas is a dish consisting of fried, ripe plantains from Venezuela. Raw sweet plantains are sliced and deep fried in vegetable oil until they are…

Casabe is a traditional delicacy among the Caribbean, Central, and South American populations. It is a thin flatbread that is made almost entirely from one…