Venezuelan food
Eastern Region: Seafood, such as fish, shellfish and lobsters, tubers such as yams, potatoes and Chinese squash, corn and beef are eaten in the south-plains region where there soft fresh cheeses (Guiana, de mano, clineja, mozzarella criolla, etc.) are also made. Fried or stewed fish are eaten with arepas, rice, salad, tostones or slices. Some European foods (such as clams with white wine, paella, etc.) are also eaten.