Eyerling Aguillón explica cómo hace las HALLACAS DE PLÁTANO, plato típico del municipio Colón #Zulia

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is a leaner alternative, while ground turkey can be more budget-friendly.

green olives

🥗Healthier: black olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Black olives are lower in sodium and canned olives are often cheaper.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides a similar texture and is often more affordable.

Peel the plantains.

Grate the plantains.

Mash the plantains until smooth.

Add a touch of vinegar and mustard to the mashed plantains to keep them yellow and prevent browning.

Prepare the filling with beef, pork, and chicken, along with traditional vegetables like bell peppers and onions.

Spread the plantain mixture on a surface to form the base for the hallacas.

Wrap the filling in the plantain base using banana leaves, forming rectangular parcels.

Tie the parcels with string to secure them.

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