April 2009

FRIED CASSAVA (YUCA FRITA)

11 comments April 11, 2009

Yuca frita is very popular in Colombia and is served by just about every typical Colombian Restaurant in the world. Serve with salsa rosada or your favorite dipping sauce.

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SALSA ROSADA OR SALSA GOLF

3 comments April 11, 2009

Salsa rosada or golf is a simple mix of ketchup and mayonnaise. It is extremely popular all over Colombia and South America, is served with various snacks. It taste particularly good served with seafood.

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SHRIMP CREOLE (CAMARONES A LA CRIOLLA)

8 comments April 10, 2009

Camarones a la criolla is a delicious shrimp stew made with coconut milk. It is simple and quick to prepare, just serve it over white rice. This Colombian classic blends the delicious flavor of coconut milk with the great taste of shrimp.

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THREE MILKS CAKE (TORTA DE TRES LECHES)

88 comments April 7, 2009

Torta de tres leches is a popular dessert in Colombia and Latin America. This cake gets the name from the three milks we use, condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream and it is what makes this cake so moist and delicious. Every country has their own version for the frosting and in Colombia the [...]

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EGGPLANT AND PLANTAIN DIP WITH CUMIN PITA CHIPS (BORONIA)

4 comments April 6, 2009

Boronia is comprised of mashed eggplant and ripe plantains. In Colombia this dish is served as part of the main course. I like to serve it as a dip with pita chips but you can serve it either way, but do serve warm.

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CORN CAKES WITH CHICKEN AND AVOCADO (AREPAS CON POLLO Y AGUACATE)

6 comments April 5, 2009

Arepas are a popular dish in my hometown Antioquia. They are very versatile, you can top them with almost anything and you can also serve them at any time of the day. Arepas are definitely my favorite Colombian dish.

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TILAPIA WITH CILANTRO PESTO (TILAPIA A LA PLANCHA CON PESTO DE CILANTRO)

14 comments April 4, 2009

Pescado a la plancha is a popular dish in Colombia and is my mom’s favorite way to eat fish. The cilantro Pesto can be used with many kinds of fish. I love it with tilapia, salmon, cod, trout, sea bass and sword fish. Just pick your favorite and enjoy it!

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