Audio By Carbonatix
The sweet plantains are sliced, deep-fried, and then jammed inside an arepa alongside stewed black beans. The beans — simmered with onions, red peppers, and cilantro — are vegan. The corn cake? It’s also vegan. And those greasy, delicious maduros are vegan too.
See also: Miami’s Top Ten Hidden Gems
You can try this arepa ($5.95) at La Latina, a bright midtown shop that specializes in homespun Venezuelan eats such as empanadas and cachapas — sweet corn pancakes packed with cheese and pork, chicken, or beef.
The restaurant offers a few vegetarian options, such as arepas filled with scrambled eggs or black beans and cheese. But coming from a country that runs on asados and queso guayanés, the vegan portion of the menu is a greater surprise.
Will you step up to support New Times this year?
We’re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to you. If Miami New Times matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there.
Choose between the sweet plantain variety or a version stuffed with avocado and beans. Or just go ahead and order both. They’re vegan. Those fried plantains must be healthful, right?
Follow Emily on Twitter @EmilyCodik.
Follow Short Order on Facebook, Twitter @Short_Order, and Instagram @ShortOrder.
