Venezuela

Guarapo is a traditional Latin American drink made from sugarcane juice. It is a refreshing beverage that is popular in Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Puerto Rico and Brazil.  To make guarapo, fresh sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract the juice. The juice is then served as a natural, …

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 vinegar based-dressing. It is served chilled, making it a great appetizer on a summer’s day.   Salpicón de Marisco must be made at least several hours ahead of time to give …

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 or served with chopped up avocado on the side. Pabellón Criollo is the national dish of Venezuela and is often served at special occasions such as family gatherings, weddings and …

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 as a main meal. It is also used as a stuffing for arepas, sandwiches and empanadas. Other ingredients added to Carne Mechada include onions, sweet red bell peppers and cumin. …

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 or snack in Venezuela, they can be eaten for breakfast, as a side appetizer or as a snack food. They are also commonly served at parties and weddings. There are …

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 corn meal. It is made from fresh corn kernels. The fresh corn is mixed with a very small amount of corn flour and other ingredients like eggs, milk and sugar …

Pepito is a traditional Spanish sandwich made using beef, pork or chicken. It is also widely consumed throughout Latin America, in particular Venezuela where it is a popular street food and Mexico. Additional primary ingredients used to prepare this sandwich include refried beans, black beans or pinto beans. The bread can be a soft roll, …

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 golden brown. They can be eaten alone but are often used as a side dish to the main meal. Plantains are just one group of bananas from the over one …

Stinking Toe Fruit, also known as locust fruit or jatobá, is the fruit of the West Indian Locust, the largest tree in the Caribbean. A popular fruit throughout Latin America, it is known as Stinking Toe Fruit as its shape is similar to a big toe and its pungent smell is like a sweaty foot. …

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 ingredient, the cassava root (tapioca).  Origin & Cultural Significance Casabe is a staple dish for many South American and Caribbean people, and is considered one of the oldest recipes dated …

Venezuela is popularly known for its magnificent natural landscapes, tropical jungles and its diverse wildlife. It is an amazing place to visit for food lovers (when safe to do so), because of the country’s outstanding culinary traditions that epitomise Latin American cuisine. Most Popular Venezuelan Foods Venezuelan cuisine is inspired by a range of African, …

Asado Negro is an immensely popular dish in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela and one of the national dishes of the country. Commonly known as the ‘king of Venezuelan dining table’, Asado negro translates in English to ‘dark beef roast’.  This delicious staple of Venezuelan cuisine is made with beef that is coated with a …