Venezuelan Cuisine

27 dishes · Community built

Venezuelan Dishes

#1

Hallacas

Venezuela's Christmas dish — a complex parcel of corn dough filled with a stew of beef, pork and chicken with olives, ca...

#2

Pabellón Criollo

Venezuela's national dish — four elements on one plate: shredded beef (carne mechada), black beans, white rice and sweet...

#3

Tequeños

Venezuela's most beloved party food — cheese-filled bread twists, deep fried until golden and served piping hot. The che...

#4

Arepas

Venezuela's daily bread — thick corn cakes split open and stuffed with any combination of shredded beef, chicken, black ...

#5

Cachapas

Fresh corn pancakes — made from sweet corn ground into a thick batter, cooked on a budare (flat griddle) and folded over...

#6

Pan de Jamon

A soft, rolled bread filled with ham, olives, and raisins, traditionally made for Christmas.

#7

Quesillo

A dense caramel custard, similar to flan, set with condensed milk and eggs.

#8

Polvorosas

Crumbly shortbread cookies that dissolve in the mouth, often flavoured with cinnamon or lemon.

#9

Golfeados

Sweet, sticky cinnamon rolls glazed with papelón syrup and topped with cheese.

#10

Majarete

A creamy coconut milk and corn pudding, lightly sweetened and dusted with cinnamon.

#11

Mandocas

Sweet-and-salty fried rings of cornmeal, ripe plantain, papelón and salty white cheese, a Zulia breakfast favourite.

#12

Bienmesabe Venezolano

Layers of sponge soaked in sweet coconut cream with sherry, topped with meringue and cinnamon.

#13

Chicha Venezolana

A sweet, creamy rice drink flavored with cinnamon and condensed milk.

#14

Cachitos

Soft, croissant-like rolls filled with diced ham.

#15

Asado Negro

Beef slow-braised in a dark, sweet-savory sauce made with browned sugar and red wine.

#16

Torta Bejarana

A rustic cornbread with pork rinds and anise, from the Venezuelan Andes.

#17

Carne en Vara

Large pieces of beef skewered on long wooden stakes and slow-roasted beside an open fire, a feast of the Venezuelan plai...

#18

Pepito Venezolano

A hearty Venezuelan sandwich stuffed with grilled meat, cheese, and a variety of toppings.

#19

Venezuelan Pisca

A light chicken broth with vegetables and rice, a comforting home-cooked soup.

#20

Reina Pepiada

A chicken and avocado salad, creamy and mild, classically used as an arepa filling.

#21

Dominoes Rice and Beans

Black beans and white rice served alongside sweet fried plantain, a beloved Venezuelan combination.

#22

Torta de Jojoto

A moist, sweet Venezuelan corn cake, dense and lightly caramelized.

#23

Bollos Pelones

Soft corn dough dumplings filled with seasoned meat, simmered in a light tomato sauce.

#24

Venezuelan Sancocho

A hearty root vegetable and meat soup, simmered until rich and comforting, a Venezuelan family staple.

#25

Ensalada de Gallina

A creamy chicken and vegetable salad with potatoes, carrots, and peas, a festive side dish.

#26

Perico

Scrambled eggs cooked with tomato, onion, and bell pepper, a classic Venezuelan breakfast.

#27

Chicha Andina

A fermented corn drink from Venezuela's Andean region, tangy and lightly alcoholic.

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