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COLOMBIA





Map of Colombia
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LOCATION:
Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama

CAPITAL CITY:
Bogotá

POPULATION:
45,644,023 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Spanish

WEBSITE:
www.colombia.travel/en

Recipes From Colombia



Colombian cuisine combines both European and native traditions. Colombia’s geography includes the Caribbean coast and the Andes Mountains with its isolated valley communities, resulting in many distinct cuisines. Potatoes thrive in the high valleys, and many traditional dishes are potato based. Foods from Colombia’s tropical coast, such as plantains, avocados, and coconut, as well as fish, also contribute to the many tastes of Colombian cuisine.
Bandeja Paisa

Bandeja Paisa

Bandeja paisa is one of the best-known dishes from the Colombian region of Antioquia. This dish of red beans and carne molida (ground beef) is a meal in itself with the addition of chicharrón (crackling pork), chorizo (spicy pork sausage), tajadas maduras (fried plantain), rice, and arepa (a type of corn), all topped with a fried egg.
Find this recipie on Page 24 of Kitchens of the World

Ajiaco Santafereño

Ajiaco Santafereño is a creamy potato soup from the Santa Fe district of Bogotá. This delicious hearty soup typically includes chicken, three varieties of potato, corn, and a native herb called guascas (Galinsoga parviflora) that gives this soup its distinctive taste. The soup is garnished with heavy cream, capers, and avocado.
Find this recipie on Page 25 of Kitchens of the World