Hallacas

Instructions

1. Mix broth and paprika and bring to a boil. Add butter. When butter has melted, slowly stir in cornmeal. Cook, stirring 10–15 minutes, until thick and smooth. Turn off heat and set aside.

2. Heat the oil in frying pan. Add garlic, onion, and beef, and cook until browned. Add chicken, scallions, sugar, salt, chili pepper, and vinegar. Simmer 10 minutes. Add rest of filling ingredients and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.

3. Use a leaf about 8 inches wide to assemble hallacas. Spread 2 Tbsp. of dough on the leaf, adding a little filling and then garnishing. Fold and secure as instructed.

4. Drop the packets into boiling water. Cook 1 hour. Unwrap and serve.