literally "shredded meat" from the time my family lived in Venezuela. This is very similar to pull pork barbecue.
This dish is great for using up leftover meat. Roast a chicken, pull off all the meat and cook it up Venezuelan style.
This can be used as a main dish, taco or enchilada filling, or traditionally to fill arepas.
I usually adjust to flavors to what I have on hand, but here is a basic recipe to give you an idea:
2 Tbls olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red pepper, 1 yellow pepper., diced
3 cups shredded cooked meat - (chicken, turkey, pork, beef) (no skin)
1/2 - 1full Tbls ground cumin
2-4 Tbls vinegar - white, apple cider, or sherry if you have it
Optional additions:
raisins or dried fruit, honey for sweetness, chipotle for smoke, spice
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet until hot. Saute the onions and peppers for about 5 minutes, add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 10-20min. Don't add all the flavors at once. Taste as you go and add more acid (vinegar) or sweet as you deem appropriate.
