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Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 8/10
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Caracas Hallaca
Corn dough wraps beef, chicken, olives, capers, raisins, and peppers inside banana leaves.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 16~390 kcal🇻🇪 Venezuelan🌍 Full translation
90 min prep 170 min cook
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Timeline
Total 4 h 20 min- Prep1 h 30 min
- Cooking2 h 50 min
Ingredients
16 servings
Quick:
- 700 g Diced beef
- 600 g Chicken thigh
- 3 Onion
- 2 Red pepper
- 5 clove Garlic
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Capers
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Green olives
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Raisins
- 1 kg Cornmeal
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Annatto oil
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Chicken stock
- 16 piece Banana leaf
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cumin
- 2 dessert spoon(~20 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the diced beef and chicken thighs for 60 minutes and reserve the chicken stock.
1 hr60:00 - 2
Cut the meats small and remove the chicken from the bones.
- 3
Saute the onions, red peppers, and garlic in half the annatto oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the beef, chicken, capers, green olives, raisins, cumin, and salt to the vegetables and cook like a guiso for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 5
Make a soft dough with the cornmeal, chicken stock, and remaining annatto oil.
- 6
Spread dough on banana leaves, place guiso in the center, and wrap into packets.
- 7
Tie the hallacas with kitchen string.
- 8
Boil the packets in water for 70 minutes.
1 hr 10 min70:00
💡 Tip: Cool the guiso completely before adding it to the dough so the packets are less likely to open while boiling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Open the banana leaf and serve hot with lemony cabbage salad and hot sauce.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 79% match~390
kcal calories
24
g protein
38
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 39%Fat 37%
GI 40 · Low GIGL 15 · Medium GLEstimated, 79% match
7.7g
Sugar
6.1g
Fiber
1057.3mg
Sodium
3.5g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (79%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Caracas Hallaca make?
This recipe serves 16.How long does Caracas Hallaca take?
Prep 90 minutes, cooking 170 minutes; 260 minutes in total.Is Caracas Hallaca difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Caracas Hallaca have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 38g, fat: 16g.Is Caracas Hallaca allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Caracas Hallaca belong to?
This recipe belongs to Venezuelan cuisine.How many ingredients does Caracas Hallaca need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.Is Caracas Hallaca filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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