Fariña is a coarse cassava flour made from bitter yuca. It’s an ancestral type of food from the indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest, and unknown to many not living in this region. In this post you can read about cassava, fariña and how it’s …

Vegan Colombian Sancocho is a comforting and filling stew-like soup. It is made with a flavorful vegetable stock, different (root) vegetables and is served with white rice and avocado. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Haz clic en Sancocho Vegano Colombiano para la receta en …

Vegetables Wrapped in Banana Leaf. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Cooking in leafs Preparing food by using the leafs of a plant is a common way of cooking in Colombia. The most famous dish would be tamales. You prepare them by cooking a …

Arepas Rellenas (Arepas Stuffed with Hogao, Avocado and Cheese). Esta receta también está disponible en Español. These week has been an arepa-kind-of-week for me. I posted a traditional recipe for Arepas Colombianas (Colombian Corn Cakes). After that a recipe for a simple arepa rellena, to …

This recipe for Vegetarian Pepinos Rellenos (Stuffed Pepinos), with rice, vegetables and cheese, cooked in a creamy white sauce, makes a complete and satisfying meal. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Pepinos The main ingredient for this dish is the fruit of a plant …