We went on a 48hr whirlwind gastronomic tour of Maracaibo. It went a little something like this;
Jo jo – One breakfast option that is delicious but a rather heavy start to the day;
Plaintain, ham, cheese covered in batter and deep fried.
Patacones – These really are a monster. I was starving and coveting 2 but was stuffed after one. Very tasty but the greasy reality kicks in toward the end.
Monster meaty experience (pork or chicken), cheese, chives and a mayonnaise sauce.
Takenos – It is actually hard to comprehend or eat the vast amount of salty cheese in this. Definitely enhanced by the garlic mayonnaise side.
Literally a massive piece white cheese covered in batter and guess what? Yes deep fried.
Pastelitos – Savoury mini pastry deep fried
Tasty fillings to choose from; Potato, onion and cheese, or spicy fragrant chicken.
Empanada – A staple of the americas. Basically a latino pasty. Bakeries are alive and well in Venezuela and these were some of the best we have had the whole trip.
Choose from Cheese, Prawn or Shredded Beef
Aqua de coco – Coconut water with slices of fresh coconut. Cold, nutritious and muy refresco.
Cippillado - Natural fruit blended with ice. Think really fresh slush puppy. Very welcome in the humid, muggy 35 degree heat of Maracaibo. It also had the added bonus of not being fried.
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