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Recipes from Venezuela
Venezuela shares much of the Caribbean influences in its flavors, cooking techniques and fruits like the plantain which are served at any and all meals. Green fruits are starchy like potatoes, yellow ones are slightly sweet as the sugar forms, and black skinned plantains are the ripest and sweetest.Do you have a favorite recipe from Venezuela? If you'd like to share, post it on the forum and let us enjoy it, too!
Carne Mechada
Carne Mechada, from Venezuela, is a slow cooked, flavorful and tender beef entree that works well with rice and vegetables on the side, or as a filling for stuffing peppers, tortillas, or however your imagination takes you.
Cachapas -- Easy Recipe
Cachapas are traditionally made with fresh corn, but this easy recipe uses canned cream corn, pancake mix and whatever cheese you have on hand. Try this simple appetizer for a taste of Venezuela.