Categories Archives: Colombia

 

Sancocho

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May 5, 2018

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In Colombia, sancocho is a soup or stew containing large pieces of meat, vegetables and root vegetables, served in a broth. In our recipe below, the meat used is chicken, but colombians will use many other types of meat as well, depending on availability. Hen, ox tail, beef ribs, pork ribs and fish are some […]
 

Colombian ajiaco

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March 1, 2018

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In Colombia, ajiaco is a potato soup made with chicken and guasca (Galinsoga parviflora). It is a popular Sunday meal, served together with various toppings that each guest put into their own bowl according to their own preferences. Colombian Ajiaco Ingredients (6 big servings) For the soup: 2 big chicken breasts, with bone and skin, […]
 

Changua

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January 9, 2018

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Changua is a milk soup with poached eggs. In the central Andes region, it is a poular breakfast soup, especially when its cold outside. Changua is associated with the Boyacá and Cundinamarca departments, including Bogotá. This soup has Muisca origins, and the name changua comes from Chibcha (Muysccubun), a language spoken by the Muisca. Today, this […]
 

Cuchuco de Trigo

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November 8, 2017

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Cuchuco de trigo is a soup made with soaked wheat. Other types of cuchuco are made with corn or barley. Cuchuco the trigo is strongly associated with the altiplano (“high plane”) of Colombia’s Boyacá and Cundinamarca departments, in the Andes region. The name cuchuco comes from the Chibcha (Muysccubun) language, a now nearly extinct language […]
 

Bandeja paisa

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September 11, 2017

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Bandeja paisa is a typical meal in Colombia, especially in the Paisa Region and the department of Antioquia, as well as in the coffee growing Caldas, Quidío and Risaralda. You will also find this dish commonly served up in pars of Valle del Cauca. Bandeja is the Spanish word for platter and paisa refers to […]