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10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

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10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

A few weeks ago an American reader asked me what is the most popular traditional Colombian breakfast, and a lot of dishes immediately came to mind: arepa con quesito, huevos pericos, caldo de costilla, tamal, changua, calentado and cayeye, so I’ve decided to write a post about it.

Here are ten of the most popular Colombian breakfast dishes:

1. Calentado literally means “heated” and is a traditional Colombian breakfast born in the Andean region of the country. It is very common, in this region, to eat beans and rice every day for dinner. Then, for breakfast the next day, the beans and rice are reheated and served with egg, arepa, chorizo, chicharrón or grilled beef and hot chocolate. You will find this dish on the menu of almost any Colombian restaurant around the world.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

2. Changua is a typical breakfast in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. Until recently, I had never made Changua and I didn’t have a recipe. My mom loves this egg soup, so I gave her a call hoping that she had a recipe. Well, she did so now that’s two of mom’s recipes in a row.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

3. Arepa con Quesito is what I usually eat for breakfast everyday. It is simple and quick to make and one of my favorites.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

4. Huevos Pericos is a quick and easy egg recipe and is one of the most popular breakfast dishes in Colombia which we serve with arepa, cheese and hot chocolate.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

5.Caldo de Costilla is a rich and delicious soup made with beef ribs, potatoes, carrots and herbs, and is from the Andean region of Colombia. This Beef Soup is usually served for breakfast and it is the best cure for a hangover, or Guayabo in Colombia.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes6. There are many variations of Tamales in Colombia, but they all have something in common, and that is Colombian Tamales (Tamales Colombianos) are all wrapped in banana leaves. I am going to post many types of tamales recipes on my blog, but to start let me introduce you the Tamales Antioqueños, from the region Antioquia, my hometown. This tamales recipe is my mom’s and they are delicious.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

7. Cayeye, also called Mote de Guineo, is a traditional Colombian dish from the Caribbean Coast of the country. Cayeye is made by cooking small green bananas (guineos) in water, then mashing and mixing them with refrito, made with onions, garlic, red bell pepper, tomato and achiote.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

8. This Arepa Boyacense is from El Boyacá department of Colombia, located in the Andean region of the country, and it is made with yellow pre-cooked corn meal (masarepa), all purpose flour, sugar and fresh cheese. I love the combination of sweetness from the sugar with the saltiness of the cheese. This Arepa Boyacense is absolutely delicious.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

9. Arepa de Huevo is a typical dish from the Caribbean region of Colombia where they are sold at street stalls. These arepas are served in Colombian homes for breakfast, but I remember my family making them for dinner, so you can serve them at any time of the day.

10 Traditional Colombian Breakfast Dishes

10. Migas de Arepa: This dish of eggs scrambled with pieces of arepa and tomato-onion sauce is a popular breakfast served in Colombia. There is no better way to start the day! You can serve this dish with Colombian chorizo, avocado and beans on the side. Migas de Arepa is designed to use up old corn arepas. The results won’t be the same if you use arepas made with masarepa. And by the way, migas means “crumbs” in English.

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Comments

  1. Joan Nova says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    It all looks wonderful.

    Reply
  2. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Its 5pm and I am so hungry, everything looks so delicious! Where to start?

    Reply
    • peco mandez says

      February 1, 2016 at 11:51 AM

      on the website

      Reply
  3. Belinda @zomppa says

    October 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I want breakfast. NOW.

    Reply
  4. Velva says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    What I love about all these Colombian breakfast dishes is the “soulfulness” of these dishes- real, simple and delicious.

    Velva

    Reply
  5. alvaron says

    October 17, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Que hambre!!!!!

    Reply
  6. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    October 17, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    They are so hearty and delicious!

    Reply
  7. Jeannie Tay says

    October 17, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    All the more reasons not to skip breakfast huh! Who can resist!

    Reply
  8. Luz Adriana Guzman says

    October 17, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Erika tienes la receta de Lasagna con pollo?

    Reply
    • Erica Dinho says

      October 18, 2013 at 11:13 AM

      Hola Adriana, tengo la receta de lasagna de pollo con champiñones: http://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/lasagna-de-pollo-con-champinones-chicken-and-mushroom-lasagna

      Pronto voy a publicar la de pollo con cerdo.

      Reply
  9. Joanne says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    All of these sound crazy delicious!!

    Reply
  10. Swapna Raghu Sanand says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    What a magnificent culinary spread! I totally loved reading this post and will share it with my friends, that’s for sure. Also, scribbling down some recipes from your blogpost. Would love to see some Colombian dessert recipes too.

    Reply
  11. Karen says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Everything looks so good!!

    Reply
  12. Maria Teresa Trianera says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Espectacular, recordar nuestras tradiciones viendolas tan reales.

    Reply
  13. Geiner O.Real says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    today I finally decided to give a try to the “Roscones” recipe,hope everything comes out well.wish me good luck.

    Reply
  14. Sandra says

    February 27, 2014 at 2:02 AM

    Hi=D
    I’m glad you posted this, I have been looking for caldo con huevo recipe. The only difference is adding potatoes and white onion. Also in Bucaramanga, Colombia we add steps to it. So delicious! Thank you for posting.

    Reply
  15. Sandra says

    February 27, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    *AREPA* we add arepa (not steps) to el caldo. Autocorrect…

    Reply
  16. MATTHEW says

    February 14, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    GREAT ARTICLE!!!! THANKS FOR THE FOOOOOOOD!

    Reply
  17. Caroll Buitrago says

    July 13, 2018 at 11:46 PM

    Thank you God for Colombian breakfasts! I miss each one of them…..

    Reply

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