Colombia

Pan de Bono is a traditional Colombian cheese bread, made with cassava flour, cornmeal, feta cheese and mozzarella cheese. Pan de Bono is is often served as a snack or accompaniment to meals. It is commonly served for breakfast or as a mid-morning or afternoon treat, paired with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or …

Arroz con pollo is a popular, traditional Latin American dish that combines chicken and rice with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and various seasonings such as cumin, paprika, and oregano. It is popular in many Latin American countries including Cuba, Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Argentina and Costa Rica. The …

Picada Colombiana is a Colombian dish consisting of a variety of smaller meat and vegetable dishes served on a large platter, much like a charcuterie board. The term ‘picada’ refers to a collection of small, diverse dishes commonly served as snacks or appetizers in Colombian cuisine. Popular picadas include grilled steak/chicken/pork, blood sausages, arepas, potatoes, chorizo, …

Hogao is a versatile Colombian condiment that is used in a variety of different Colombian dishes. The sauce is a Spanish-style sofrito, traditionally made with green onions and tomatoes with a savory and slightly tangy taste. Hogao is served with many different sides, from arepas to rice and beans. Origin and Cultural Significance Originally from …

Sancocho is a soup made using many ingredients which includes, meat, vegetables, herbs, seasonings and root vegetables. It is eaten regularly in many Latin American and Spanish Caribbean countries including the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador and Trinidad. Some common meats used in its preparation include beef, pork, chicken and …

Guarapo is a traditional Latin American drink made from sugarcane juice. It is a refreshing beverage that is popular in Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Puerto Rico and Brazil.  To make guarapo, fresh sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract the juice. The juice is then served as a natural, …

Ajiaco is a traditional, hearty Colombian soup prepared using chicken, potatoes and corn on the cob. It is seasoned with a Colombian herb known as guascas, and the dish is then topped with capers, avocado slices and cream. It is particularly popular in the capital city of Bogota. As well as Columbia, ajiaco is also …

Cazuela de Mariscos is a Colombian seafood soup consisting of coconut milk, white wine, vegetables and a variety of seafood such as shrimp, clams, white fish, squid, snail and lobster. The dishes’ bright orange color comes from tomatoes and its creaminess from the coconut milk which also makes the soup subtly sweet. A cazuela is a …

Bandeja Paisa is a Colombian dish consisting of white rice, red beans, beef, chorizo sausage, pork belly, fried plantains, a fried egg, an arepa and avocado plus sides like sauce and drinks. Due to its size, the dish is usually served on a platter. The dish is often accompanied by Hogao. Hogao is a Colombian …

Arepa con Queso are flat corn cakes filled with cheese, most popular in Colombia. The Arepa or corn cake dough are made from precooked cornmeal, water, flavorings and cheese. Small flat discs are formed and cooked on a griddle or pan. Arepas are eaten with toppings or stuffed with anything from meat or seafood to …

Stinking Toe Fruit, also known as locust fruit or jatobá, is the fruit of the West Indian Locust, the largest tree in the Caribbean. A popular fruit throughout Latin America, it is known as Stinking Toe Fruit as its shape is similar to a big toe and its pungent smell is like a sweaty foot. …

Colombia is a country situated on the northwestern tip of South America with a coastline on two major oceans; the Atlantic and Pacific. Colombia is a geographical contrast that has both beautiful beaches by the Caribbean coastline as well as mountainous highlands of the Andes where the largest city and capital, Bogotá, is located.  The …

Hormiga Culona are a large leafcutter ant, typically female, that is a popular unusual delicacy eaten in the Colombian region of Santander. The Hormiga Culona ants are either fried or roasted and eaten as a snack like peanuts. The History of Hormiga Culona Hormiga Culona originated in the northern part of Colombia, in Santander, which …

Obleas are round wafers that are light brown in color that are popular throughout Latin America, and Colombia in particular where they are said to have originated. They are usually spread with Colombian caramel called arequipe and topped with cheese, jams, sprinkles or fruits. Obleas are also very popular among Latin American countries such as …

Changua is typical breakfast meal eaten throughout Colombia, which is quite simply an egg and milk soup. It is also considered to be an effective hangover cure by locals. Changua is warming and hearty, having helped locals to battle the colder months for decades. This Colombian Changua recipe is so super easy to make and …

Guinea pig (Cuy) is a delicacy that is very typically associated with typical Peruvian cuisine but it is also eaten throughout other countries of South America such as Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia. The Peruvian guinea pig dish, cuy, is mostly served on special occasions rather than as a meal eaten regularly but is readily available for adventurous tourists …