hallaca
🇻🇪 A dish from Venezuela
Hallaca is a traditional South American dish. Its origin is indigenous, but raisins, capers, olives, and sometimes bits of bacon were added in the 16th Century and after by settlers from the Iberian peninsula.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | corn dough, stewed meat, raisins, capers, olives, plantain leaves |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | filled corn dough wrapped in leaves and boiled |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory-sweet, festive, complex |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | holiday dish prepared for year-end celebrations |
Frequently asked questions
Where does hallaca come from?
hallaca is a dish that originated in Venezuela.
What is hallaca?
Hallaca is a traditional South American dish. Its origin is indigenous, but raisins, capers, olives, and sometimes bits of bacon were added in the 16th Century and after by settlers from the Iberian peninsula.