Whoever said that all the world's a stage never realized that, in fact, all the world's a giant dining table. Foodies love the variety of dishes from different parts of the globe and often learn how to make their favorites so that they can experience other countries from the comfort of their kitchens. If you want to take an interesting and exciting culinary trip, look for Colombian food recipes that will bring some Latin flavor to your life.
The South American nation is one of huge diversity. Colombians can be descended from several indigenous groups, from colonists that came here from Spain, from slaves that were brought over from Africa or from immigrants who later arrived from the Middle East or different parts of Europe. This means that local culinary traditions feature a wide range of influences and the variety is added to by the fact that the geographical diversity means there are many ingredients to choose from.
The country is famous for its excellent coffee, which is the perfect drink to kick-start your day. Enjoy it with one of the many varieties of the 'arepa', which is to Colombia what the tortilla is to Mexico or the baguette is to France. For something more filling, add some eggs in the form of 'huevos pericos' or have a meal of rice and beans with eggs and chorizos. Even soup is often treated as a breakfast food. 'Changua', for instance, is a milk-based soup that isn't normally served at any other meal.
The main meal is usually lunch. Chicken is often on the menu, for instance in the form of soup, while seafood is a staple in the Caribbean coastal region. However, most Colombians are dedicated carnivores and their national dish, 'bandeja paisa', is a type of mixed grill with pork, beef and sausages.
New-world vegetables such as potatoes and corn feature strongly, as do carrots and peas. Tamales are popular too and instead of being wrapped in corn husks, they come in banana leaves. Coconut is another ingredient that is used especially in the more tropical areas and many Colombian meals will also feature cassava or plantains.
If you thought papaya was an exotic fruit, you should see the fruits available in Colombia. There are ones that don't even have English names and you'll be hard pressed to find them anywhere but in this South American country. More familiar fruits include bananas, citrus, mangoes, guavas and passion fruit.
If the many fruits on their own aren't enough to satisfy your sweet tooth at the end of a meal, you'll find plenty of ways to use them in more substantial desserts, such as meringue. They also form the base for a 'cholado', which is perfect for a hot summer's day. For something more sophisticated, try figs, which are cooked in a sweet syrup and used to top cheese. Colombia also has its own version of rice pudding and flan, which here includes coconut.
There are different ways to find authentic Colombian recipes. Recipe books that focus on the food of Latin America may feature some. Otherwise, check out various food blogs online. The best sources of good recipes, however, are Colombians themselves, so consider choosing this exciting country as your next holiday destination.
The South American nation is one of huge diversity. Colombians can be descended from several indigenous groups, from colonists that came here from Spain, from slaves that were brought over from Africa or from immigrants who later arrived from the Middle East or different parts of Europe. This means that local culinary traditions feature a wide range of influences and the variety is added to by the fact that the geographical diversity means there are many ingredients to choose from.
The country is famous for its excellent coffee, which is the perfect drink to kick-start your day. Enjoy it with one of the many varieties of the 'arepa', which is to Colombia what the tortilla is to Mexico or the baguette is to France. For something more filling, add some eggs in the form of 'huevos pericos' or have a meal of rice and beans with eggs and chorizos. Even soup is often treated as a breakfast food. 'Changua', for instance, is a milk-based soup that isn't normally served at any other meal.
The main meal is usually lunch. Chicken is often on the menu, for instance in the form of soup, while seafood is a staple in the Caribbean coastal region. However, most Colombians are dedicated carnivores and their national dish, 'bandeja paisa', is a type of mixed grill with pork, beef and sausages.
New-world vegetables such as potatoes and corn feature strongly, as do carrots and peas. Tamales are popular too and instead of being wrapped in corn husks, they come in banana leaves. Coconut is another ingredient that is used especially in the more tropical areas and many Colombian meals will also feature cassava or plantains.
If you thought papaya was an exotic fruit, you should see the fruits available in Colombia. There are ones that don't even have English names and you'll be hard pressed to find them anywhere but in this South American country. More familiar fruits include bananas, citrus, mangoes, guavas and passion fruit.
If the many fruits on their own aren't enough to satisfy your sweet tooth at the end of a meal, you'll find plenty of ways to use them in more substantial desserts, such as meringue. They also form the base for a 'cholado', which is perfect for a hot summer's day. For something more sophisticated, try figs, which are cooked in a sweet syrup and used to top cheese. Colombia also has its own version of rice pudding and flan, which here includes coconut.
There are different ways to find authentic Colombian recipes. Recipe books that focus on the food of Latin America may feature some. Otherwise, check out various food blogs online. The best sources of good recipes, however, are Colombians themselves, so consider choosing this exciting country as your next holiday destination.
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