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Colombian Recipes

Ajiaco, bandeja paisa, arepas — hearty and vibrant Andean cooking.

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Ajiaco Bogotano

Bogotá's great contribution to the world's soups — a hearty, warming chicken and three-potato stew thickened with guasca herb, served with capers, cream and avocado.

Bandeja Paisa

Colombia's most legendary meal — a monumental platter from the Antioquia region featuring red beans, chicharrón, minced beef, chorizo, fried egg, sweet plantain, avocado, hogao sauce and rice.

Arepas de Choclo — Colombian Sweet Corn Arepas

Thick, sweet griddled fresh corn cakes with a chewy, slightly sweet interior and crispy edge — Colombia's beloved street snack, often split and filled with fresh cheese.

Changua — Colombian Milk and Egg Soup

A gentle, warming Bogotá breakfast soup of hot milk, poached eggs, spring onion and fresh herbs — simple, nourishing and uniquely Colombian.

Empanadas Colombianas

Crispy corn dough empanadas filled with seasoned beef, potato and egg — Colombia's most popular street food, fried golden and served with ají sauce.

Ajiaco Bogotano

Colombia's soul-warming potato soup from Bogotá — three types of potato create a uniquely thick, creamy broth loaded with chicken and fresh corn, served with cream and capers.

Bandeja Paisa

Colombia's legendary platter from the Paisa region — a mountainous spread of beans, rice, ground beef, chicharrón, fried egg, chorizo, avocado, and plantain.

Sancocho

Colombia's great restorative soup — a slow-simmered stew of chicken or beef with yuca, corn, plantain, and potatoes in a deeply flavored broth seasoned with cilantro and cumin.

Mazamorra

Colombia's ancient corn porridge — white hominy corn simmered until tender and served with milk and raw cane sugar panela, a beloved Paisa breakfast and evening drink.