I love beans, and luckily for me, Colombian cuisine is filled with great tasting bean dishes. One of my favorites is a simple fritter made with black eyed peas. It's not fancy, but it's really good! When the dough balls hit the oil, they puff ...
Tortas de Carne Colombianas (Colombian-Style Meat Fritters)
This is my grandmother's recipe for Tortas de Carne, which she would make us for an afternoon snack or for breakfast. They are basically ground meat patties mixed with spices, then coated in a batter and fried. You might find these meat fritters in ...
Torticas de Atún (Tuna Fritters)
My grandmother used to make Torticas for the family using different ingredients like broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and corn and we loved them. These Torticas de Atún or Tuna Fritters are also one of Mamita's dishes. They are delicious and a kid ...
Carimañolas de Carne y de Queso (Meat and Cheese Stuffed Yuca)
Carimañola is a traditional dish from the Caribbean region of Colombia. It is a yuca fritter stuffed with meat, or cheese for a great vegetarian version. This dish is also popular in Panamá. I usually don’t like to eat fried food, but once in a ...
