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Typical plates

Lechona

The “lechona” is a roasted pork with rise, beans and rice. It is very common from Tolima.

Bandeja PaisaThe “Bandeja

Paisa”(from Medellín Antioquia) is made up of meat, avocado, “chicharron”(Pig’s skin), rice, plantain, egg, “chorizo”(Pig’s meat) and beans.

Ajiaco

The Ajiaco is made up of: potato, corn, fried chicken, avocado,rice , basil and capers. Common in Cundinamarca, where Bogotá is.

Mazamorra

The “mazamorra” is made up from: habas, corn, potato, beans, carrot and milk. It is very common in Boyacá, a district near Cundinamarca. It is best considered as a drink.

Cocido boyacense

The “cocido boyacense” is a typical meal from Boyacá. Its ingredients are: kubios, meat, corn, ibias, pork and small potatos.

Coconut rice

Coconut rice is a typical food from Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santamarta and all of the caribbean region. How to make coconut rice?

With salt, 5 cups of water, a pound of rice and a regular size coconut.

Roasted Fish

Roasted fish is a typical plate from the caribbean coast. It is made of: 2 eggs, Half cup of water, a cup of flour, a teaspoon of salt, a teaspoon of oil and half a kilogram of fish steaks.

Seafood casserole

A casserole from the caribbean coast that includes: 1 kilogram of prawns, shrimp, squid and fish fillet, one red onion, 2 sprigs of onion, 2 bell peppers(red and green), 1 stalk of celery, 6 sweet peppers, 3 tablespoon of olive oil, 6 cups of water, 2 large coconuts, 8 peeled tomatoes and a chopped cilantro to add flavor.

Mango cevichePacific regionConsists on green mangos cutted into small pieces, with ketchup, onions, mustard, pepper and salt, celery, 6 sweet peppers, 3 tablespoon of olive oil, 6 cups of water, 2 large coconuts, 8 peeled tomatoes and a chopped cilantro to add flavour.

Fish rolls

Tiny pieces of fish that consist on fish with cheese, mushrooms, toast andbacon. From the Pacific Region.

Snacks

Roscón

The roscon is a typical snack from Colombia.It is a circle made of bread with sugar on top of it. It usually has guava paste or "arequipe" .Ingredients:-Wheat flour -Butter -Milk -Egg yolk-Sugar -Yeast

Achiras

Achiras are a typical snack from Colombia,most sold in Huila and Cali.Ingredients:-Egg yolk -Melted butter-Cheese -Achira starch

Mogolla

The mogolla also known as "Scarleth" isa typical bread produced in Colombia. Usually it's a semicircular shape.Ingredients:-Yeast -Wheat flour -Salt-Hot water -Eggs -Dark sugar -Butter

ArepaThe arepa is a snack typical from Colombia andVenezuela. There are a lot of types in both countries but the most important in Colombiaare: Arepa de chocolo, Arepa de huevo, arepa dequeso, arepa boyacense, arepa valluna and arepasantandereana. There are a lot of arepa flour that is a special flour to make arepas. Arepasusually come wide with cheese or egg (Dependingon the preparation) but there are also someflat arepas.

Dulce cortado de leche

Consists on milk, sugar and lemons, vanilla,cinnamon. From the Pacific Region.

Empanadas

A typical snack from all of Colombia that consists on a layer of corn filled with meat, chicken,potato, etc. Usually eaten with lemon. We often eat it in the school.

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