Traditional

Traditional Colombian recipes. All time favorites and golden oldies.

Arepa Boyacense (Corn Cakes from Boyacá Colombia)

Arepa Boyacense (Corn Cakes from Boyacá Colombia)

These arepas are cheesy, slightly sweet, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. They are the traditional arepa from the department Boyacá in Colombia, which is in the Andean region. With only 7 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time, you can make 

Colombian Buñuelos (Buñuelos Colombianos)

Colombian Buñuelos (Buñuelos Colombianos)

Colombian buñuelos are a fried treat made of fresh, white, and salty cheese called queso costeño, tapioca starch, and cornstarch. They are crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. Buñuelos are an important part of the Colombian Christmas tradition, but are 

Colombian Cornstarch Pudding (Vegan Recipe)

Colombian Cornstarch Pudding (Vegan Recipe)

This velvety, smooth and creamy cornstarch pudding, with a light hint of cinnamon, pairs deliciously with the tart blackberry sauce. It is a vegan (without eggs and dairy) version of the traditional Colombian dessert Natilla, which is especially popular around Christmas time. You’ll only need 

Guava Paste Recipe (Colombian Bocadillo)

Guava Paste Recipe (Colombian Bocadillo)

One of the most popular sweets in Colombia is a candy made of guava paste, called bocadillo. The sweet guava paste is shaped into firm, small blocks and wrapped in dried palm leaves. Using this recipe you can easily make a delicious homemade version that 

Cholado (Colombian Icy Fruit Cocktail)

Cholado (Colombian Icy Fruit Cocktail)

Shaved ice smothered in fruit syrup, topped with the most delicious fresh fruit and condensed milk. In the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, they know how to make a refreshing dessert that you can eat at all times of the day. A cholado is 

Colombian Rice with Vegetables (Arroz sin Pollo)

Colombian Rice with Vegetables (Arroz sin Pollo)

This recipe for Colombian Rice with Vegetables is inspired by the world-famous dish Arroz con Pollo (rice with chicken). But then, of course, without the chicken (arroz sin pollo, so to speak). It is packed with vegetables and legumes to make a comforting and healthy 

Colombian Milk and Eggs Breakfast Soup (Changua)

Colombian Milk and Eggs Breakfast Soup (Changua)

Colombians love to eat soup all day every day, including for breakfast. Changua is one of those breakfast soups. It’s a milky soup from the Andean parts of Colombia containing eggs, melted cheese, bread, scallions, and cilantro. Changua is soft, hearty, cheesy, heartwarming for cold 

Easy Boiled Potatoes with Colombian Cream Sauce (Papas en Chupe)

Easy Boiled Potatoes with Colombian Cream Sauce (Papas en Chupe)

Potatoes boiled in a milky-cream sauce, flavored with scallions, garlic, and fresh herbs. Papas en chupe are the easiest way to make a creamy potato side dish. Stove-top and one-pot, you’ll have this dish ready in less than 30 minutes. The recipe is vegan-friendly. Haz 

Colombian Fried Chickpea Pasties (Pasteles de Garbanzo)

Colombian Fried Chickpea Pasties (Pasteles de Garbanzo)

Crispy, fried dough stuffed with a soft, spiced chickpea filling and served with pickled red onion salsa. Colombia loves its deep-fried treats and this highly underrated pasty deserves at least a spot in the top 3. The recipe is vegan. Haz clic en Receta de 

Colombian Mazamorra Recipe

Colombian Mazamorra Recipe

Colombian mazamorra is a drink made of milk and corn (hominy) sweetened by panela (unrefined cane sugar). It is a popular drink, traditionally from the Antioquia region in Colombia. With this recipe you can make your own homemade version. Because of the use of soy