Gochas Hallacas (From the Andes of Táchira)

Name: Gochas Hallacas (From the Andes of Táchira)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 10 hallacas
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Ingredients: 300 g beef (chuck or round), finely diced; 300 g pork (shoulder or loin), finely diced; 300 g chicken (breast or thigh), finely diced; 1 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 cup chopped sweet chili peppers (aji dulce); 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped leek; 1/2 cup chopped scallion (green onion); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup sliced green olives; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons complete seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and black pepper to taste; 500 g pre-cooked cornmeal (Harina PAN); 1/4 cup annatto oil; 1 tsp salt; Warm water as needed; 10 clean banana leaves; Kitchen twine; Onion slices, bell pepper strips, green olives, cooked chickpeas, capers, raisins for topping

Nov 6, 2025·Olydi M Contreras

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