Hallaca

Step 1: Clean and cut banana leaves into squares of different sizes.

Step 2: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and add annatto seeds. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Add beef bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved.

Step 4: Add leeks, green onions, garlic, yellow onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and sweet peppers. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Add beef, pork, and chicken, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6: Add capers, red sweet wine, black raisins, green olives, and Italian mix of giardiniera pickles. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7: Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8: In a large bowl, mix Harina P.A.N with water until a dough is formed.

Step 9: Take a banana leaf square, place a spoonful of dough in the center, and spread it with your hands until it is 1/4 inch thick.

Step 10: Add a spoonful of the meat mixture on top of the dough.

Step 11: Add 2 onion rings, 1 pepper strip, 1 parsley sprig, 3 raisins, 2 chickpeas, 2 capers, 2 olives, and a small piece of bacon on top of the meat mixture.

Step 12: Fold the banana leaf over the filling and wrap it tightly.

Step 13: Tie the Hallaca with cooking twine.

Step 14: Repeat until all the dough and filling are used up.

Step 15: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the Hallacas. Boil for 1 hour.

Step 16: Remove the Hallacas from the water and let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.