Pabellón criollo facts for kids
Pabellón criollo, this is the pabellón con tajadas variation (has fried plantain slices).
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| Course | Meal |
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| Place of origin | Venezuela |
| Region or state | Latin America |
| Cooking time | 40 minutes |
| Main ingredients | rice and beans, shredded beef in stew and stewed |
Pabellón criollo is a super famous and yummy dish from Venezuela. It's like their special version of a meal with rice and beans, which you can find all over the Caribbean! This dish usually has fluffy rice, tasty shredded beef cooked in a stew, and delicious stewed black beans. It's a colorful and filling meal that many Venezuelans love to eat.
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Different Ways to Enjoy Pabellón
You can make this dish even more exciting with common additions! People often add tajadas, which are sweet fried plantain slices. Another popular addition is a fried egg on top. These special versions even have fun slang names!
Pabellón with "Barandas"
When you add tajadas (fried plantain slices), it's called a pabellón con barandas. Baranda means "guard rail" in Spanish. The long plantain slices are placed on the sides of the plate. It's a funny way to say they look like little fences keeping the food from falling off!
Pabellón "A Caballo"
If you put a fried egg on top, it's called a pabellón a caballo. A caballo means "on horseback" in Spanish. It's like the egg is "riding" on top of the dish!
Other Tasty Additions
Besides these two main versions, people also like to add other things. Some sprinkle granulated sugar on their beans. Others add Queso Palmita (a type of cheese) over the beans. You can also add hot sauce over the meat for a spicy kick!
Different Meats for Pabellón
Sometimes, the shredded beef can be swapped out for other meats. In some regions, people use chigüire (capybara meat). You might also find shredded caiman meat or even freshwater fish! The choice of meat can depend on where you are in Venezuela. It can also depend on the time of year or simply what someone prefers to eat.
See also
In Spanish: Pabellón criollo para niños
