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Receta de guiso para rellenar hallacas al estilo Venezolano - Receta navideña.

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Hallacas

Cultural Context

Hallacas are a traditional Venezuelan dish, often associated with Christmas celebrations. They are a symbol of family unity, as families gather to prepare them together, each contributing their own unique touch to the filling. While hallacas can be found year-round, they hold a special place during the holiday season, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Venezuela. Today, variations exist across Latin America, with each country adding its own twist to the concept of a wrapped savory filling.

VenezuelanVEmain
180 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
1 lb pork
1 lb chicken
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers
1 cup raisins
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cooking wine
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
2 green onions
1 cup leeks

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey reduces fat content while still providing protein.

green olives

🥗Healthier: black olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Black olives offer a similar flavor profile.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu is a lower-calorie option, while ground turkey is more affordable.

banana leaves

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Parchment paper can be used for wrapping when banana leaves are unavailable.

1

Clean the beef, removing fat and sinew, and cut into small cubes.

2

Clean and cut the pork into small pieces.

3

Cut bacon into small cubes.

4

Marinate chicken and hen with salt, turmeric, and garlic for at least 2 hours.

5

Season the beef with salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin, paprika, garlic, and oil, and let it marinate for 2 hours or more.

6

Repeat the marinating process for the pork.

7

Boil the hen and chicken breasts in water for 30 minutes, adding vegetable scraps and more garlic.

8

Remove the chicken breasts after 30 minutes and continue cooking the hen for another 30 minutes.

9

Once cooked, cool and cut the chicken into small pieces.

10

In a pot, heat oil and add the beef, sealing it before adding the pork.

11

Sauté the red onion until translucent, then add garlic and other vegetables.

12

Add the marinated meats and mix well, then pour in 1 cup of cooking wine.

13

Add the raisins and capers, followed by 2 cups of chicken broth, and cook for 30 minutes.

14

After 30 minutes, add the diced hen and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingwrappingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemixing bowlspatulasteamer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Venezuelan TamalesHallacas de Navidad

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