La Pizca Andina
Chef Emma
Cuisine: Venezuelan
La Pizca Andina offers the hearty flavors of Venezuelan cuisines featuring: Arepas, Arroz con Pollo, Cachapas, Hallacas, Pabellón, Pizca Andina, and Sancocho.
La Pizca Andina is named after a traditional Venezuelan egg soup made in Emma’s hometown, paying tribute to her roots. Her specialties include arepas, buñuelos, tres leches and of course pizca andina.
Chef Emma participates in multiple seasonal markets and hopes to expand her catering business.
Chef Emma and her husband Enrique moved to Utah in 2003 from Tachira, Venezuela. Emma started her culinary business because she “wanted to set an example for her family that it is never too late to go after your dreams.” She feels that Spice gave her the opportunity to dream big.
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Menu Overview:
Appetizers: Buñuelos, Empanadas, Pastelitos, Plátanos con queso, Tequeños.
Entrées: Arepas, Arroz con Pollo, Cachapas, Hallacas, Pabellón, Pizca Andina, Sancocho.
Desserts: Dulce de Lechoza, Quesillo, Torta Tres Leches.
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La Pizca Andina – Spice To Go:
Chef’s previous Spice To Go menus.
(The weekly meal pick-up service, Spice To Go, is no longer offered. These are prior menus from this chef and are meant to provide ideas on what is possible.)
— September 29, 2022
Entrées:
Vegetable Arepa (14oz):
Cornmeal arepa filled with from-scratch black beans tossed with sauteed onions, garlic, tomatoes, tri-colored bell peppers, basil, parsley and cilantro and queso blanco (optional). Served with avocado salsa and fried plantain. (Vegan OR Vegetarian, contains avocado, gluten free)
Reina Pepiada, Chicken Arepa (14oz):
Cornmeal arepa filled with shredded chicken tossed with an avocado mayo, olive oil, and parsley. Served with avocado salsa and fried plantain. (Contains avocado, contains dairy, gluten free)
Appetizers:
Ensalada Alegria:
Venezuelan salad with beets, carrots, tomato, and mangoes. (Vegetarian, contains eggs)
Dessert:
Quesillo de Piña: Sweetened condensed, evaporated and whole milks, eggs, and vanilla. Served with caramel sauce and fresh pineapple. (Vegetarian, contains dairy, eggs)
Drinks:
Malta: Popular Venezuelan, lightly carbonated non-alcoholic malt beverage. (Non-Caffeinated)
– June 29, 2022
Entrées:
Pabellon Criollo (16oz):
A tangle of spiced beef with long grain basmati rice, stewed black beans, and fried sweet plantains. (Dairy free, gluten free)
Pabellon de Veduras (16oz):
A mixture of spinach, carrots, tomatoes, red and green bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow onion served with black beans, fried sweet plantains, and basmati rice. (Vegan, dairy free, gluten free)
Appetizers:
Chicken Empanadas (2pc):
Corn flour parcels filled with chicken, tomatoes, onions, cumin, oregano, parsley, and cilantro .(Gluten free, dairy free)
Tequenos (3pc):
Venezuelan cheese sticks with flour and mozzarella, served with avocado salsa. (Vegetarian, contains dairy, gluten, and avocado)
Ensalada de Remolacha (8oz):
Bright and citrusy salad of red beets, carrots, tomato, mango, cilantro, and parsley. (Vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free)
Dessert:
Quesillo, Venezuelan Flan (6oz): A Venezuelan-style flan with whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and caramelized sugar. (Vegetarian, contains dairy, gluten free)
Drinks:
Malta: A lightly carbonated malt beverage popular in Venezuela. (Caffeine-free, gluten free, dairy free).
– March 3, 2022
Entrées:
Omnivore Entrée - Chicken loaded with vegetables
Roasted chicken breasts with with a vegetable and cheese filling, served with rice a la jardinera (Contains dairy).
Vegetarian Entrée - Pabellón
Stewed black beans and rice served with vegetable sofrito.
Sides:
Venezuelan Style Beet Salad: Bright and citrusy salad with beets, carrots, tomato, mango, and served with a lemon dressing. 17 oz.
Dessert:
Quesillo: This is a Venezuelan style flan, based on evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar and egg. 8 0z. (Contains dairy)
Drinks:
Malta (Polar Maltin): A traditional Venezuelan drink that comes in a glass bottle.
– October 28, 2021
Spice-to-Go Dinner Combination
Pork & Chicken Hallacas: Made from a mixture of oven-roasted, hand shredded chicken & pork, capers, and olives. Steamed inside and served wrapped in a banana leaf. *Contains pork, gluten free, dairy free
Vegetable Hallacas: A mixture of broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, capers, green olives, and garbanzo beans. Steamed inside and served wrapped in a banana leaf. *Vegan, gluten free, dairy free
Venezuelan Beet & Potato Salad
Emma's Homemade Dinner Roll
– August 26, 2021
Dessert this week for Kafé Mamai’s Spice To Go.
– March 11, 2021
Meat Entrée: Sancocho: This hearty Venezuelan soup has pork, chicken, and plentiful vegetables. It'll leave you feeling warm, cozy, and deeply satisfied.
Vegetarian Entrée: Vegetarian Sancocho: This comforting Venezuelan soup is chock-full of potatoes, vegetables, and chickpeas. It'll be as comforting as a roaring fireplace on these cold winter nights.
— June 3, 2021
Meat Entrée: Beef Pabellon is a traditional Venezuelan dish with stewed shredded beef, black beans, long grain basmati rice, and fried plantains.
Vegan Entrée: Fried Vegetable Pabellon is a traditional Venezuelan dish of fried vegetables, long grain basmati rice, black beans and fried plantains.
Don't forget to add a dessert to your Spice-to-Go order this week!
This week dessert features: Chef Najati of Namash Swahili Cuisine offering Basbousa - this Swahili treat is a crumbly cake flavored with cardamom and generously drizzled with homemade syrup.
— April 15, 2021
Meat Entrée: "Rollo de Carne Con Huevo" a specialty Venezuelan dish that includes meat, egg, and vegetables in a roll. Served with a side of lentils, rice, and fried green plantains.
Vegetarian Entrée: "Rollo de Verduras Con Huevo" a specialty Venezuelan dish that includes egg and vegetables in a roll. Served with a side of lentils, rice, and fried green plantains.
Don't forget to add a dessert to your Spice-to-Go order. Blueberry Lavendar Vegan Custard and Vegan Original Custard by Chef Naomi of Prin-Ya Custards.
— March 11, 2021
Meat Entrée: Sancocho: This hearty Venezuelan soup has pork, chicken, and plentiful vegetables. It'll leave you feeling warm, cozy, and deeply satisfied.
Vegetarian Entrée: Vegetarian Sancocho: This comforting Venezuelan soup is chock-full of potatoes, vegetables, and chickpeas. It'll be as comforting as a roaring fireplace on these cold winter nights.
Don't forget to add a dessert to your Spice-to-Go order. This week it’s Vegan Cocoa Custard topped with Vegan Strawberry Mouse or Vegan Original Custard by Chef Naomi of Prin-Ya Custard.
— September 24, 2020
Hallacas: A traditional Venezuelan tamale, corn masa stuffed with various fillings, steamed in banana leaves. Hallacas are typically served for various celebrations throughout the year.
Omnivore Entrée: Hallacas - stuffed with chicken, olives, and capers.
Vegetarian Entrée: Vegetarian Hallacas - stuffed with olives, raisins, and capers.
Each entrée served with an egg salad and bread.
— July 11, 2019
Meat Entrée (GF): Pabellón Criollo Empanada - A large Empanada stuffed with La Pizca Andina's Pabellón Criollo, a mix of Tender Shredded Beef, Black Beans, Plantains, and Rice, served with Buñuelos* and a Green Salad on the Side.
Vegetarian Entrée (GF): Vegetarian Pabellón Criollo Empanada - A large Empanada filled with Vegetarian Pabellón Criollo, a mix of Black Beans, Plantains, and Rice, served with Buñuelos* and Roasted Vegetables on the Side.
*Bunuelos contain cheese, and can be substituted for those in need of accommodation with roasted vegetables.
— December 19, 2019
Meat Entrée: Chicken Hallaca - This traditional Venezuelan version of a tamale is made of corn dough and stuff with tender chicken and vegetables, wrapped in a banana leaf.
Vegan Entrée: Vegetable Hallaca - Traditional Venezuelan tamale with mixed vegetables, capers, and olives, stuffed in homemade corn dough and wrapped in a banana leaf.
Each meal comes with a side of ensalada en rusa* (potato salad) with potato, carrots, cilantro, egg, mayonnaise, olive oil, and vinegar and a hearty slice of pan de jamon.**
*ensalada en rusa can be accommodated for vegan and served without egg or mayonnaise.
**pan de jamon can be accommodated for vegan with a dinner roll.
— April 18, 2019
Meat Entrée (GF): Arepa con Pollo - Tender Shredded Chicken cooked with Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato, and Parsley served as a traditional Venezuelan Sandwich with a side of Avocado Salsa.
Vegan Entrée (GF): Arepa con Frijoles - Black Beans cooked with Peppers, Onion, Garlic, and Cilantro served as a traditional Venezuelan Sandwich topped with Avocado and a side of Avocado Salsa.
Each entrée comes with a fresh green salad.
— January 31, 2019
Meat Entree (GF): Pabellón Criollos - A Traditional Venezuelan dish of slow cooked Shredded Beef, Carrots, & Black Beans, served with White Rice and Fried Plantains, topped with Cilantro & Parsley and a side of Avocado Salsa.
Vegan Entree (GF): Vegetarian Pabellón Criollos - Roasted Vegetables (onion, peppers, tomatoes, celery, carrots, cabbage, & zucchini) and Black Beans, served with White Rice and Fried Plantains, topped with Cilantro & Parsley and a side of Avocado Salsa.
Each entree comes with Venezuelan potato salad- Potatoes, peas, and carrots, in a mayo dressing (vegan option for potato salad is served with a vinegar and olive oil dressing without egg-please make note in order).
— September 6, 2018
Meat Entree (GF): Shredded Beef Arepa – Marinated shredded beef in a corn-meal shell, served with vegetable rice.
Vegan Entree (GF): Black Bean & Plantain Arepa – Seasoned black beans and freshly fried plantains in a corn meal shell, served over vegetable rice.
Each entree comes with Venezuelan potato salad – Potatoes, peas, and tomatoes, in a mayo dressing (vegan option for potato salad is served with a vinegar and olive oil dressing without egg).
— June 28, 2018
Meat Entree (GF): Tostones Rellenos – Fried plantain sandwich filled with shredded beef and queso fresco, served with a side of Venezuelan style black beans.
Vegetarian Entree (GF)*: Vegetarian version of Tostones Rellenos – Fried plantain sandwich filled with roasted vegetables and queso fresco served with Venezuelan style black beans.
Each entree comes with Venezuelan potato salad – Potatoes, carrots, hard boiled eggs in a mayo dressing (vegan option for potato salad is served with a vinegar and olive oil dressing without egg).
*Entree can be made vegan without queso fresco.
— February 8, 2018
Meat Entree(GF): Sancocho – Beef Stew with Carrots, Potatoes, Green Plantains, Spaghetti Squash, Onion, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cilantro, Parsley, Green Onions, and Venezuelan Spices served over White Rice.
Vegan Entree(GF): Roasted Vegetables – Carrots, Potatoes, Squash, Onions, Tomatoes, Fried Green Plantains, Green Beans, Green Cabbage, Cilantro, and Parsley served with White Rice.
Each entree comes with Salsa Verde Tostones (GF).
— October 19, 2017
Meat Entree (GF): Tender Shredded Beef Arepas served with Cheese Buñuelos.
Vegetarian Entree (GF)*: Black Bean and Plantains Arepa served with Cheese Buñuelos.
*Vegan Option will substitute plantains for buñuelos.
Each entree comes with a crisp green salad with avocado salsa.
— July 27, 2017
Meat Entree (GF): Tender Shredded Beef Arepas served with Cheese Buñuelos.
Vegetarian Entree (GF)*: Black Bean and Plantains Arepa served with Cheese Buñuelos.
*Vegan Option will substitute plantains for buñuelos.
Each entree comes with a crisp green salad with avocado salsa.
— April 27, 2017
Meat Entree (GF): Tender Shredded Beef Arepas served with Cheese Buñuelos.
Vegetarian Entree (GF)*: Black Bean and Plantains Arepa served with Cheese Buñuelos.
*Vegan Option will substitute plantains for buñuelos.
Each entree comes with a crisp green salad with avocado salsa.
