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Venezuelan Food

A List of Traditional and Modern Recipes from Venezuela

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Venezuelan food is both tropical and Andean, with European infuences (especially Italian) as well as traditional dishes from native cultures.  Coconut, plantains, seafood, goat, corn, and Italian pasta dishes are all part of the vibrant mix that makes up Venezuelan cuisine.

1. Appetizers and Soups

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Tequeños - Fried Cheese Sticks
Patacones - Fried Green Plantain
Guasacaca - Avocado Salsa
Chunky-style Guasacaca

2. Snacks, Breads and Sandwiches

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Arepas
Mandocas
Cachitos
Golfeados
Pepito Sandwich Reina Pepiada - Arepa Sandwich
Arepa with Pulled Pork
Arepa con Huevo

3. Main Courses

Marian Blazes

Pabellon Criollo
Perico - Scrambled Eggs with Tomato and Onion
Pasticho Venezolano - Creamy Lasagna
Polvorosa de Pollo - Venezuelan Chicken Pot Pie

4. Side Dishes

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Caraotas Negras - Black Beans
Tajadas - Fried Ripe Plantain

5. Drinks

Sam Blazes
La Tizana - Tropical Fruit Drink
Cocada Venezolana - Frozen Coconut Smoothie

6. Desserts

Marian Blazes

Bien Me Sabe de Coco - Coconut Cake
Quesillo - Flan
Dulce de Leche - Arequipe
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