Colombia
Alexus Allen
Arepa
These tasty cornmeal cakes can be found grilled, baked, or fried in several Latin American countries. the outside fries up crisp and golden, while the cheesy middle stays wonderfully moist. They can be eaten as a side dish or paired with hot chocolate for an afternoon snack. Ingredients : flour (precooked cornmeal) crumbled ricotta salata or grated mozzarella water vegetable oil
Ajiaco
chicken & potato stew
flank steak, cubed
pork spareribs
Ingredients: water
beef jerkyflank steak, cubed
pork spareribs
chicken pieces
ears corn, cut in fourths
yellow taro root, peeled, cut in chunks
yucca root, cut in chunks
sweet potato, peeled & cut in chunks
fresh pumpkin, peeled & cut in chunks
white taro root, peeled & cut in chunk
ripe plantains, peeled and cut in chunks
fresh limes
Bandeja Paisa
- Paisa Pinto Beans
- white Rice
- Powdered Beef
- Fried Pork Belly
- Cooked Chorizos
- Fried eggs sunny side up
- baked plantainsor Tajadas de Plátano
- Hogao
- Lime and Avocado for Serving
Empanadas
- precooked yellow cornmeal
- water
- vegetable oil
- sazon Goya with azafran
- Salt
- peeled and diced white potatoes
- chicken or vegetable bouillon tablet
- olive oil
- chopped white onions
- chopped tomato
- chopped green onions
- chopped garlic clove
- chopped fresh cilantro
- chopped red bell pepper
- black pepper
- ground pork and beef
Churros
water
butter or margarine
salt
all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil, for frying
sugar
ground cinnamon, optional
butter or margarine
salt
all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil, for frying
sugar
ground cinnamon, optional
Exotic foods
Bandeja Paisa:It combines Sausage, Pork crackling, Beans, Rice, fried Eggs, fried Banana, (locally known as Plantano), Avocado, and any other animal product lying around that can be fried
Cumin
Cumin is also used in most savory Colombian main dishes, particularly in meat dishes. Introduced by Spanish and Portuguese colonists, Cumin has a savory earthy flavor and a slight spice.
Allspice
Allspice, also called "Jamaican pepper," is native to South America and has been used in Colombian cooking since before colonization. Allspice has a sweet and spicy flavor, similar to cinnamon or cloves.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is another spice that European settlers brought to Colombia, where it is used both in desserts and main dishes. It is a sweet spice that is used either ground or in stick form.
Sazon Goya
Sazon Goya is a popular spice mix that combines garlic powder, Mexican saffron and cumin. It is one of the most important components of a Colombian pantry and is used to flavor many main dishes.
Chilies
Chili peppers are an important part of Colombian cuisine. The type of Chili pepper used directly affects how hot the dish will be.
Arroz con coco
Coconut Rice- What I will be presenting to the class!!!!!!
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice2 cups water
1 can light coconut milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes