Hallacas
Hallacas are kind of like fancy tamales that people in Venezuela, Colombia, and some other countries eat around Christmastime. You start by making a dough, kind of like a big pancake. Then, you make a stew with meat, vegetables, and spices, and you mix in things like olives or raisins.
Next, you take a big banana leaf or corn husk and put some dough on it. You spread it out with your hands, like you're making a bed for the filling. Then, you spoon some of the stew onto the dough and fold the leaf or husk up around it. You might make a few folds or ties to keep everything together.
After that, you boil the hallacas in water for a while until they're cooked. When they're ready, you take off the leaf or husk and you have a delicious, savory package with the stew inside! People usually eat hallacas with things like hot sauce, avocado, or black beans on the side. It's a great way to celebrate the holidays and enjoy some yummy food with your friends and family!
Next, you take a big banana leaf or corn husk and put some dough on it. You spread it out with your hands, like you're making a bed for the filling. Then, you spoon some of the stew onto the dough and fold the leaf or husk up around it. You might make a few folds or ties to keep everything together.
After that, you boil the hallacas in water for a while until they're cooked. When they're ready, you take off the leaf or husk and you have a delicious, savory package with the stew inside! People usually eat hallacas with things like hot sauce, avocado, or black beans on the side. It's a great way to celebrate the holidays and enjoy some yummy food with your friends and family!