Traditional Colombian recipes. All time favorites and golden oldies.
This Colombian drink made of panela (unrefined cane sugar) and limes is the most refreshing beverage you can drink on a hot day! Recently I posted a recipe for a warm drink with panela (Aguapanela, Hot Colombian Sugarcane Drink), perfect for cold nights. But this …
Potatoes- what is there not to love. They are tasty, cheap, versatile and easy to prepare. I was so happy to find out that the humble potato is adored in Colombia. In this post I share a recipe for a simple way of giving a …
This soup honors the humble green plantain by using three different textures. Grated to make a creamy consistency, chopped up in bize-size pieces for texture, and fried in chips for crunch. The soup is topped with creamy avocado, tangy lime juice and fresh cilantro, making …
Papas chorreadas are an easy and delicious way to transform your regular side of potatoes. These potatoes are covered in a creamy and salty cheesy sauce to make a super cozy dish. This recipe contains few ingredients and is easy to make! Esta receta también …
Arepas de Choclo (also known as arepas de chocolo) are corn cakes made of sweet corn, stuffed with cheese. They are just one of Colombia’s types of arepas, but in my opinion definitely in the top 3 most delicious ones. This 7-ingredient recipe will make an …
A lulada is a refreshing drink starring lulo (also called naranjilla), which is a Latin-American tropical fruit with a citrus flavor. Haz clic en Lulada Colombiana (Bebida de Lulo/Naranjilla) para la receta en español. What is a lulo/ naranjilla? Lulo is a fruit that belongs …
This recipe is a vegan version of the original soft, fresh Colombian bread rolls. Fresh out of the oven they taste great for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of hot Colombian-style chocolate milk. Esta receta también esta disponible en español. Bread in …
Aguapanela (Hot Colombian Sugarcane Drink). Esta receta también está disponible en español. Aguapanela or agua de panela is a drink made of panela and water. You can drink it cold like a lemonade or warm, like the recipe I share with you today. Panela Firstly …
Vegetarian Mazorca Desgranada. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Mazorca Desgranada is Colombian style fastfood, and also a favorite drunk snack after a night out partying. This vegetarian version, using BBQ tofu, is a delicious homecooked version when in need of this guilty pleasure. …
Most of the traditional Colombian dishes are heavy on animal protein. And although things are changing, Colombia is not yet the most vegetarian-friendly country in the world… But, find the solution here and make a homecooked vegetarian version of Colombia’s most famous dishes! I compiled …
