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Rice

Venezuelan Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

by Maria B.

Rice pudding — arroz con leche — is a classic South American dessert that has its origins in Spain and came to us from the colony time. But every country has it owns version of this classic. Today, I’ll show you a truly Venezuelan arroz con leche.     For me, food is way much … Read more

Categories Desserts, Geek Recipes, Rice, Venezuelan Recipes Tags Venezuela 2 Comments

Venezuelan “Pastelitos Andinos” (Meat Empanadas)

by Maria B.

This is what I call a proper breakfast: a big bowl of Venezuelan “pastelitos andinos” with tartar sauce. And a big cup of coffee, of course! These are essentially the Venezuelan version of a meat empanada. We call it “pastelitos andinos” because they are from a region in Venezuela called “Los Andes”. The dough of … Read more

Categories Beef, Breakfast, Geek Recipes, Rice, Venezuelan Recipes 1 Comment

The 7 Best Japanese Rice Cooker

by Maria B.

​Rice is one of the most important staple foods of Japan. If you ever find a chance to visit Japan, you will find that Japanese people consider cooking rice an art. People in Japan constantly strive to cook the best rice possible. If you walk into any home appliance store, it is highly likely that … Read more

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Black Rice and Shrimps Salad

by Maria B.

A healthy sour and sweet black rice and shrimps salad. An exotic twist to the regular shrimp salad.     Black rice is one of China’s best kept secrets. It used to be consumed by the royal family exclusively and It almost disappeared until it was brought back thanks to its amazing benefits. I’m not … Read more

Categories Geek Recipes, Rice, Salads, Seafood 1 Comment

Venezuelan Chicha (Rice Drink)

by Maria B.
venezuelan chicha rice drink

One of the street foods and drinks that I miss the most about Venezuela has to be the “chicha”. A Venezuelan chicha is a super thick drink made with rice and milk. It is dense and if you add a lot of ice you get a refreshing and fulfilling drink that tastes like heaven. Chicha … Read more

Categories Drinks, Geek Recipes, Rice, Venezuelan Recipes Tags Venezuela 11 Comments

Shrimp and Clam Risotto

by Maria B.
Shrimp and Clam risotto

  A good and creamy risotto is always the answer for a “fancy” meal that is super easy to do. I don’t know why but every time Will and I eat risotto, we feel instantly rich — even though my bank account says a different and sad history. This shrimp and clam risotto it is … Read more

Categories Geek Recipes, Main Dish and Dinner, Rice, Seafood Tags clam, risotto, shrimp Leave a comment
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