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Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 9/10
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Hallacas
Venezuelan holiday parcels of achiote-colored corn dough filled with meat stew, olives, capers, and raisins, wrapped in banana leaves and boiled.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 10~520 kcal🇻🇪 Venezuelan🌍 Full translation
85 min prep 135 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 3 h 50 min- Prep1 h 25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking2 h 15 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Corn flour
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Chicken stock
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Achiote oil
For the guiso
- 500 gr Diced beef
- 500 gr Chicken thigh meat
- 2 adet Onions
- 2 adet Kapia peppers
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
For the filling
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Olives
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Capers
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Raisins
For wrapping
- 10 parça Banana leaves
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Dice the beef and chicken thigh meat, and prepare the onions, peppers, and garlic.
- 2
Brown the meats in a wide pot for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Add the onions, peppers, garlic, tomato puree, cumin, and salt and cook the guiso for 70 minutes, until tender.
1 hr 10 min70:00 - 4
Knead the corn flour, chicken stock, and achiote oil into a soft masa.
- 5
Pass the banana leaves over a hot pan for 20 seconds to make them flexible.
3 min03:20 - 6
Spread masa on the leaves, add guiso, olives, capers, and raisins, and fold into parcels.
- 7
Tie the parcels with kitchen string.
- 8
Boil the parcels in boiling water for 45 minutes and remove once the masa firms.
45 min45:00 - 9
Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Pass the banana leaves briefly over a hot pan before wrapping; softened leaves do not crack and the parcels do not take in water.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the hallacas still wrapped on plates, like a crowded holiday table, with green salad and ayran if desired.
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 C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
28
g protein
52
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 39%Fat 40%
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.
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FAQ
How many servings does Hallacas make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Hallacas take?
Prep 85 minutes, cooking 135 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 230 minutes in total.Is Hallacas difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Hallacas have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 52g, fat: 24g.Is Hallacas allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Hallacas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Venezuelan cuisine.How many ingredients does Hallacas need?
This recipe needs 15 ingredients.
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