How to make Hallacas (part 2 of 3)

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.

Pour 1 kilo (2 lbs) of arina pan into a bowl.

Add the broth from the hen that was cooked, ensuring it is degreased.

Add lard or vegetable grease to the mixture until the dough reaches the right consistency.

Boil anato seeds with lard to extract color, then add this to the dough for coloring.

Add salt to the dough, considering the broth already has some salt.

Check the dough; if it isn't shiny, add more lard until it is shiny and orange.

Rest the dough until it is ready to be rolled into balls.

Prepare the fillings for the hallacas, including the three meat stew made from pork, hen, and beef.

Gather adornos (decorations) such as salt pork, red bell pepper, almonds, white onions, raisins, capers, and olives.

Assemble the hallacas using the prepared dough and fillings.

Cooking Techniques

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