TYPICAL FOOD OF TRUJILLO: 5 TRADITIONAL DISHES - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

The typical food of the Trujillo state contains dishes that are traditional throughout the territory of Venezuela, as well as preparations that are representative of the state.

In Trujillo, as in the rest of the country, arepas and Hallas are made. However, these are prepared following the traditions of the state. For example, to make arepas, the use of ground corn is preferred over precooked corn flour.

Hallaca de caraota, one of the typical dishes of Trujillo

Other famous dishes of Trujillo are the soybean Hallas (which are filled with these grains), the smoked cheese and the spicy Trujillo (which is known nationally).

Traditional dishes of Trujillo gastronomy

Cariaco corn arepas

The arepa is one of the traditional dishes not only from Trujillo, but from all over Venezuela. However, each state has added a particular element to it. In Trujillo, for example, the Cariaco corn arepa is made.

This is prepared with the dried corn kernels, which are chopped to remove the layer that covers them. Subsequently, the corn is boiled and ground, resulting in a soft dough.

The dough is separated into balls and flattened. Then it is roasted on a grill or in a budare. The arepas are served accompanied by other products: cheeses, beans, among others.

Trujillo spicy

The spicy trujillano is a sauce that is served together with other dishes, for example, arepa and Hallas.

The main ingredient in this dressing is hot pepper. In addition, herbs are added, such as coriander, oregano, parsley and chives.

Smoked cheese

The preparation of smoked cheese is a tradition in the Trujillo state. This is prepared with fresh cow's milk; the milk is heated on the wood, which gives it a slightly bitter taste.

The heat should be kept low, because the milk should not boil. When the ideal temperature (warm) is reached, it is removed from the heat and vinegar and salt are added. Then it is allowed to set.

The curd cheese is taken and kneaded into smaller portions, forming balls. Add more salt and let it rest for a week, after which you can enjoy a smoked cheese.

This product can be eaten alone, but it is common to see it accompanied by arepas, wheat breads and it is even used in some desserts.

Wheat ball

The ball is prepared with fresh grains of wheat. These are lightly toasted and then ground to form a flour. Subsequently, a brown sugar panela (called papelón) is taken and dissolved in boiling water.

This preparation is allowed to cool and then the wheat flour is added slowly. Knead and form balls that are baked. The wheat ball is eaten with milk for breakfast.

Caraota Hallacas

The soybean halves are prepared with corn dough. This is spread on a banana leaf and a bean stew is added to the dough. The edges of the leaf are joined to form a closed package, which is then boiled.

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