More on the recipes, ingredients and cuisine of Colombian Food!

Colombian cuisine is marked by indigenous flavors and traditional etiquettes. Colombian cuisine has rich European influence. Columbia has lavish country flavors even when the cuisine is regionally divided. Arepa and sancocho are the national dishes of Colombia. Columbian recipes are rich in fried food. Meat generally serves as the appetizer for Colombian food. Whether it is the hazelnut brittle or potatoes in cream, Columbian recipes are a sumptuous extravaganza. Columbian cuisine is rich in vegetarian food as well. You can notice abundant use of rice, corn, bananas, potatoes and mangoes. Dairy products are used to cook all kinds of recipes. Food is generally cooked in gravy, cream or sauce. Even the soups and salads are cream based. That is the essence of Colombian food. Modern day Columbian recipes include Arequipe, Arepas, Antioquian Beans, Bunuelos, Carne Desmechada, Empanadas, Chorizo Skewers and cilantrao Pesto, Banana cakes, Conejo guisado Con Coconut, Enyucado, Torrejas De Maiz Tierno, pork and yam, rice and coconut, Natilla, Mantecada, Conejo Guisado con Coconut and Panderos. Coffee forms the way of life for most Columbian people.

Sea food is loved all over the country. Fritanga is a special kind of a traditional Colombian dish. It comprises of grilled chicken, beef and ribs. The dish also includes many kinds of sausages like morilla and chunchullo. Chicken is generally cooked with potatoes in Columbia. Rice and corn are the most widely consumed grains in Columbia. You might have noticed that corns, rice and coconut are used in most of the Colombian recipes. Leguminous vegetables like beans and peas are much loved in Columbian food. Local vegetables and fruits are extensively used in Columbian recipes. Ajiaco is a popular regional dish in Columbia. This soup is cooked in chicken and corn. Vegetables like potatoes, avocado and guascas are frequently used. A local herb and lemon give the Columbian essence to the dish. This recipe is eaten with boiled rice and salad. Serving cream on the dining table is a common traditional etiquette in Columbia. Coconut rice is the best one, of all rice recipes. Pork is generally cooked in strong spices. Columbian food also has Arabic influence in its flavor. Suero, served with yogurt and cream, has rich Arabic flavors. Barbecue meat is one of the most loved recipes in Columbia.

Lechona is a traditional pig recipe. This whole roast pig has rich rice, pork and vegetable stuffing. This holiday dish is much loved on Sundays. Tolimenses is a popular regional Columbian recipe. It is a delicious corn dough food form. Stuffed with chicken, pork and vegetable, Tolimenses is the pride of Tolima region.

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