{"id":3117,"date":"2023-03-27T22:23:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T22:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/?p=3117"},"modified":"2023-07-22T16:00:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T16:00:13","slug":"venezuelan-patacones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/comida-venezolana\/venezuelan-patacones\/","title":{"rendered":"Venezuelan patacones: how to prepare them at home with available ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg\" alt=\"Venezuelan Patacones ready - quearepas.com\" class=\"wp-image-3119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg 892w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-768x517.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patacones venezolanos con carne mechada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/comida-venezolana\/asado-negro\/\">Asado Negr<\/a>o, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/venezuelan-tequenos\/\">Teque\u00f1os<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/pork-rinds\/\">Pork rinds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/venezuelan-bollos-pelones\/\">Bollos pelones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/venezuelan-appetizers\/\">Venezuelan appetizers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have you ever tried the irresistible and crunchy Venezuelan patacones?<\/strong> If you haven't had the chance yet, you don't know what you're missing! <strong>Patacones<\/strong> are a delicious and traditional recipe of Venezuelan gastronomy that has become an emblematic dish of our culture. But what if I told you that you don't need to leave home to enjoy its authentic and crunchy flavor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article we will show you <strong>how to prepare Venezuelan patacones at home<\/strong> with readily available ingredients. Yes, you read that right, at home! With our simple recipe guide, you will be able to surprise your family and friends with this delicious preparation. And the best of all is that you only need a few ingredients that you probably have at home. Do you dare to try it? Join us on this culinary journey and <strong>discover the flavor of Venezuela in your kitchen<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Origins and history of the Venezuelan patacones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Patacones are a typical preparation of Venezuelan gastronomy<\/strong> that has become one of the most emblematic recipes of the country. Although there is no exact date of its origin, it is believed that it comes from the coastal region of Venezuela, where plantains are grown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plantains<\/strong>, which are the <strong>main ingredient of Venezuelan patacones<\/strong>, arrived in Latin America at the time of Spanish colonization. In Venezuela, the indigenous people already knew the fruit and used it in their diet, but it was during the colonial period that its consumption became popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>preparation of Venezuelan patacones<\/strong> consists of cutting the green plantains into thick slices and then frying them in hot oil. Then, the plantain slices are flattened to give them a disk shape and fried again to make them crispy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Venezuelan patacones<\/strong> have become a culinary tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Moreover, their popularity has crossed the borders of Venezuela, and today it is possible to find them in many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients needed to prepare Venezuelan patacones at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Green plantains<\/strong>: you will need 2 or 3 green plantains, depending on the size and quantity of Venezuelan patacones you want to prepare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong>: you will need enough vegetable oil to fry the patacones. Sunflower, corn or canola oil are good choices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>: will be used to season the patacones to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to note that these are the <strong>basic ingredients to prepare Venezuelan patacones<\/strong>, but there are also variations and additions that can add more flavor and texture to the preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people prefer <strong>to add minced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/ingredientes\/garlic-properties-benefits-uses\/\">garlic<\/a>, black pepper<\/strong>, cumin or even a little sugar to the salt mixture to season the patacones. In addition, you can also add other ingredients such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/carne-mechada\/\">shredded meat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/arepa-with-shredded-chicken\/\">shredded chicken<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/arepa-con-queso\/\">grated cheese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/salsas\/guasacaca-venezolana\/\">guasacaca<\/a>, among others, to fill the <strong>Venezuelan patacones <\/strong>and give them an extra touch of flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by step to prepare the patacones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peel and cut the plantains<\/strong>: Peel the green plantains and cut them into thick slices about 2 centimeters thick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boil the plantains or fry them<\/strong>: Place the plantain slices in a pot with water and salt. Boil for approximately 10 minutes or until soft. Another option is to fry the plantain slices instead of boiling in water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mash the plantains<\/strong>: Using a flat, sturdy object, such as a cutting board or plate, mash each plantain slice into a disk. If desired, you can cover the object with plastic wrap to prevent the plantains from sticking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fry the patacones<\/strong>: Heat enough oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the patacones until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. It is important not to overcrowd the pan so that the patacones remain crispy and golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drain excess oil<\/strong>: Place the patacones on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Season to taste<\/strong>: Season the patacones to taste and serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, there are variations and additions that can add more flavor and texture to the preparation. If you wish to stuff the <strong>Venezuelan patacones<\/strong>, place a portion of the filling of your choice in the center of each patacon before mashing and frying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the recipe for Patacones Venezolanos con carne mechada courtesy of <strong>La Cocina de Nina<\/strong> and her youtube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-3123\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"3123\" data-servings=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-chic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Venezuelan Patacones ready - quearepas.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Venezuelan Patacones with Carne Mechada Recipe<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This recipe is easy to prepare at home. If we already have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/carne-mechada\/\">larded meat<\/a>, the process is quite simple. We start with the selection, cleaning and peeling of the green or male plantains. Then we cut and fry them for the first time.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">Then we crush or mash the plantains to fry them again until they are golden brown. 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wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">14<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" 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style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Acompa\u00f1amiento, Aperitivo, Cena, Plato principal<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Venezolana<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div 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23.5529,23.5523 C23.9429,23.1623 23.9429,22.5293 23.5529,22.1383\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Patacon<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">300<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-3123-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-3123-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"3123\" data-servings=\"1\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">unit<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">plantain for each patacon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Carne mechada to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">50<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated white cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ketchup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mayonnaise<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">unit<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lettuce ration<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-3123-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-3123-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"3123\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-media-toggle-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #616161;color: #616161;border-radius: 3px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-media-toggle wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-state=\"on\" data-recipe=\"3123\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Show instruction 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stroke=\"#ffffff\"><circle data-color=\"color-2\" cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M22,8v9a2,2,0,0,1-2,2H10\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/><path data-cap=\"butt\" d=\"M2,17V8A2,2,0,0,1,4,6H7L9,3h6l2.4,3.6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"butt\"\/><line data-cap=\"butt\" data-color=\"color-2\" x1=\"23\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"1\" y2=\"23\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"butt\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-toggle-icon wprm-toggle-icon-inactive\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\" stroke-width=\"1\" transform=\"translate(0.5 0.5)\" fill=\"#616161\" stroke=\"#616161\"><circle data-color=\"color-2\" cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M22,8v9a2,2,0,0,1-2,2H10\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#616161\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/><path data-cap=\"butt\" d=\"M2,17V8A2,2,0,0,1,4,6H7L9,3h6l2.4,3.6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#616161\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"butt\"\/><line data-cap=\"butt\" data-color=\"color-2\" x1=\"23\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"1\" y2=\"23\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"butt\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3123-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">First we select, wash and peel the plantains we are going to use, normally one plantain per patacon. Then we cut them in half.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platanos-machos-para-los-patacones-quearepas-300x179.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Plantains for patacones - quearepas.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platanos-machos-para-los-patacones-quearepas-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platanos-machos-para-los-patacones-quearepas.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3123-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a frying pan place enough oil and place over high heat. We proceed to fry the plantains for the first time until golden brown.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Freir-los-trozos-de-platanos-quearepas-300x258.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Freir-los-trozos-de-platanos-quearepas-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Freir-los-trozos-de-platanos-quearepas.jpg 349w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3123-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">We remove the plantains and now we are going to mash or crush them with the help of a board. We can place plastic wrap on the board so that the patacones do not stick.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Aplanar-los-patacones-quearepas-300x173.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Aplanar-los-patacones-quearepas-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Aplanar-los-patacones-quearepas.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3123-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove carefully so as not to break the patacon.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platanos-verdes-aplanados-quearepas-300x248.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Flattened green bananas - quearepas.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platanos-verdes-aplanados-quearepas-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platanos-verdes-aplanados-quearepas.jpg 363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3123-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Fry again until golden brown on both sides.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platano-machacado-en-la-freidora-quearepas-300x219.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platano-machacado-en-la-freidora-quearepas-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Platano-machacado-en-la-freidora-quearepas.jpg 411w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3123-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Drain the excess oil. Now we begin to prepare the presentation by placing a patacon wheel on the plate where we are going to serve and place a lettuce leaf.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Colocamos-una-rodaja-de-platano-como-base-quearepas-300x256.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Place a slice of banana as a base - quearepas.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Colocamos-una-rodaja-de-platano-como-base-quearepas-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Colocamos-una-rodaja-de-platano-como-base-quearepas.jpg 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3123-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Continue adding the shredded meat, grated cheese and sauces to taste.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Agregar-ingredientes-al-patacon-quearepas-300x262.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Agregar-ingredientes-al-patacon-quearepas-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Agregar-ingredientes-al-patacon-quearepas.jpg 343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3123-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover with the other potato wheel and it is ready to eat.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-300x202.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Venezuelan Patacones ready - quearepas.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg 892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-3123\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Video<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><div class=\"youtube responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PATAC\u00d3N VENEZOLANO | LA COCINA DE NINA\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FFtWpJEMEe8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-3123-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><h3>Nutritional Information<\/h3>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">The nutritional composition of Venezuelan patacones may vary according to the amount of oil used in their preparation and the additional ingredients used in their filling. However, in general terms, patacones are mainly composed of green plantains and vegetable oil. Here is the approximate nutritional information of these two ingredients:<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Green plantains<\/strong>: Green plantains are a good source of carbohydrates and fiber. They contain vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and magnesium. 100 grams of green bananas contain approximately 22 grams of carbohydrates, 2.6 grams of fiber and 1.2 grams of protein.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong>: Vegetable oil used to fry patacones is a source of fat. 100 grams of sunflower oil contains approximately 884 calories, 100 grams of fat and 0 grams of protein and fiber. It is important to remember that oil is a source of calories and fat and its consumption should be moderate.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g id=\"Icons\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M9.0039,16.0079 C5.1419,16.0079 1.9999,12.8659 1.9999,9.0039 C1.9999,5.1419 5.1419,1.9999 9.0039,1.9999 C12.8659,1.9999 16.0079,5.1419 16.0079,9.0039 C16.0079,12.8659 12.8659,16.0079 9.0039,16.0079 M23.6209,22.2069 L16.1439,14.7299 C16.1059,14.6919 16.0579,14.6759 16.0159,14.6449 C17.2599,13.1009 18.0079,11.1409 18.0079,9.0039 C18.0079,4.0309 13.9769,-0.0001 9.0039,-0.0001 C4.0309,-0.0001 -0.0001,4.0309 -0.0001,9.0039 C-0.0001,13.9769 4.0309,18.0079 9.0039,18.0079 C11.1409,18.0079 13.1009,17.2599 14.6449,16.0169 C14.6749,16.0579 14.6919,16.1059 14.7299,16.1439 L22.2069,23.6209 C22.4019,23.8169 22.6579,23.9139 22.9139,23.9139 C23.1699,23.9139 23.4259,23.8169 23.6209,23.6209 C24.0119,23.2309 24.0119,22.5979 23.6209,22.2069\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">plantains<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for best results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose firm green plantains<\/strong>: Green plantains are the ones used for Venezuelan patacones, as they contain less sugar and are firmer, allowing them to fry and crisp up. Be sure to choose green plantains that are firm to the touch and unblemished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut the banana slices evenly<\/strong>: It is important that the plantain slices are evenly thick so that they cook evenly and get crispy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flatten the plantains firmly<\/strong>: When flattening the plantains to shape them into patacones, it is important to do it firmly so that they are well compacted and do not fall apart when frying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust the oil temperature<\/strong>: It is important that the oil is at the right temperature when frying the patacones. If the oil is too cold, the patacones may become soft. If it is too hot, they may burn. The ideal temperature is approximately 180\u00b0C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drain excess oil<\/strong>: After frying the patacones, it is important to place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil and make them crispy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve the patacones hot<\/strong>: Venezuelan patacones are best when served hot and freshly made. If necessary, you can keep them warm in the oven at low temperature while you finish frying the rest.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for crispy patacones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose green plantains<\/strong>: be sure to select green plantains and not ripe plantains, as this will influence the final texture of the patacones. Green plantains are firmer and contain less sugar, which allows them to fry and crisp up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut the plantains into thick slices<\/strong>: cut the plantains into slices at least 2 centimeters thick, this allows the patacones to be crispier when fried.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fry the patacones twice<\/strong>: once you have fried the plantain slices, flatten them to give them their characteristic patacon shape and fry them again. This helps to make them crispier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use fresh oil<\/strong>: oil that has been used several times can affect the texture of the patacones. Therefore, it is advisable to use fresh oil every time you are going to fry the patacones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations and accompaniments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meat fillings<\/strong>: one option is to fill patacones with shredded meat, shredded chicken, ground beef, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetarian fillings<\/strong>: you can use ingredients such as avocado, grated white cheese, cabbage and carrot salad, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sauces<\/strong>: different sauces such as guasacaca, hot bell pepper, garlic mayonnaise, among others, can be added to give it an extra touch of flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grated cheese<\/strong>: it is common to add grated cheese on top of freshly made patacones, so that it melts and integrates with the rest of the ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ripe plantain<\/strong>: it is possible to make mixed patacones, including fried ripe plantain and patacon, to give more texture and flavor to the preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicharr\u00f3n<\/strong>: another popular side dish is chicharr\u00f3n, which is added on top of the patacones to give them a crunchy and salty flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salad<\/strong>: patacones can be accompanied with a fresh and colorful salad, which provides nutrients and contrast of flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drinks<\/strong>: typical Venezuelan drinks such as chicha, papel\u00f3n with lemon or a refreshing lemonade, are an excellent option to accompany the patacones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are just a few options, but in reality the possibilities are endless and depend on the taste and creativity of each person. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sauces to accompany the patacones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Venezuela you can't miss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/salsas\/\">good sauces<\/a> to accompany your meals, here are some suggestions for Venezuelan patacones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/salsas\/guasacaca-venezolana\/\">Guasacaca<\/a><\/strong>: is a fresh and creamy sauce based on avocado, cilantro, onion, garlic and paprika. It is a very popular sauce in Venezuela and is the perfect accompaniment for patacones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aji picante<\/strong>: is a spicy sauce based on chili peppers, onion, garlic and vinegar. This sauce is ideal for those who enjoy a strong and spicy flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/ingredientes\/garlic-properties-benefits-uses\/\">Garlic<\/a> mayonnaise<\/strong>: it is a smooth and creamy sauce based on mayonnaise and garlic. This sauce is perfect for those who prefer a milder flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golf sauce<\/strong>: it is a sauce based on mayonnaise and ketchup. It is a mild and slightly sweet sauce, which is very popular in Venezuela to accompany patacones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/salsas\/tartar-sauce\/\">Tartar sauce<\/a><\/strong>: it is a creamy sauce based on mayonnaise, pickles, capers and onion. This sauce is ideal for those who are looking for a milder and fresher flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheese sauce<\/strong>: is a thick and creamy sauce based on cheese, milk and spices. It is a perfect sauce for those who enjoy a more intense and salty flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can continue to enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezuelan-food\/\">Venezuelan food<\/a>, as well as their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/\">arepas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683237611052\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are Venezuelan patacones?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Venezuelan patacones are a typical dish of Venezuelan gastronomy. It is a preparation based on fried green plantains flattened in the shape of a disk, which are filled with different ingredients such as meat, cheese, beans, avocado, among others.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683237660353\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are Venezuelan patacones healthy?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Venezuelan patacones are not necessarily healthy, as they are fried in oil and filled with ingredients that can be high in calories. However, healthier versions can be made using ripe plantains, which are sweeter and do not require as much oil for frying. In addition, they can be filled with healthier ingredients such as vegetables, salads or lean proteins.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1683237707160\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the difference between Venezuelan patacones and tostones?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Venezuelan patacones and tostones are similar dishes made with green plantains. The main difference between them is that patacones are flattened and re-fried after the first frying, while tostones are flattened and fried only once. In addition, patacones are usually larger and thicker than tostones.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asado Negro, Teque\u00f1os, Pork rinds, Bollos pelones, Venezuelan appetizers Have you ever&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3119,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[539],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comida-venezolana"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg",892,600,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-300x202.jpg",300,202,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-768x517.jpg",768,517,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg",892,600,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg",892,600,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg",892,600,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg",397,267,false],"side-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas.jpg",208,140,false],"wprm-metadata-1_1":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-500x500.jpg",500,500,true],"wprm-metadata-4_3":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-500x375.jpg",500,375,true],"wprm-metadata-16_9":["https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Patacones-venezolanos-listos-quearepas-480x270.jpg",480,270,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Asado Negro, Teque\u00f1os, Pork rinds, Bollos pelones, Venezuelan appetizers Have you ever&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3117"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4402,"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3117\/revisions\/4402"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}