Street food Bienmesabe — the authentic version

The best Bienmesabe I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The sweet-savoury from cornmeal base intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. papelón brown sugar was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

hallacas Christmas preparation is a multi-day family tradition where the whole extended family participates. The a Caracas arepera setting meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. chicha de arroz was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.