World Flavors Cookbook

Pabellón Criollo

Name: Pabellón Criollo
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Venezuela
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak; 2 cups black beans, cooked; 2 cups white rice, cooked; 2 ripe plantains; 1 onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; Salt and pepper; Vegetable oil

Venezuela's national dish—a colorful plate of shredded beef, black beans, white rice, and fried ripe plantains.

Cuisine: Venezuela

Ingredients

1 lb flank steak
2 cups black beans, cooked
2 cups white rice, cooked
2 ripe plantains
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Boil the flank steak with aromatics until tender (about 1.5 hours). 2. Shred the meat by hand. 3. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic, then add the meat and a bit of broth. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. 4. Fry sliced ripe plantains until golden brown. 5. Serve a portion of meat, beans, rice, and plantains on a single plate. Some versions add a fried egg or white cheese.