Hi Beehaw! Last week, I made an authentic gumbo with a painstaking dark roux and ate it while watching The Princess and the Frog with my girlfriend. I quite enjoyed cooking a meal that matched the movie and wanted to do a themed dinner again for our next movie, Encanto!

I haven’t seen Encanto yet but I’m vaguely aware it’s Colombian. Does anyone have suggestions for popular Colombian dishes? I am a hobbyist cook so long and intricate recipes aren’t a turn off. I live in Southern California so I have lots of access to Mexican and international markets.

Thanks and looking forward to your suggestions!

  • Icarus@beehaw.orgOP
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    1 year ago

    Thank you for the site recommendation! What are some iconic/popular dishes in Colombian cuisine? Are there specific regional differences in Colombian cuisine?

    • hjm
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      1 year ago

      There are different regions each with their own cuisine. For example in the coastal regions people consume lots of fish and seafood, while in the center of the country, with the lower temperatures given the altitude, you find more soups and hearty foods. Here are some iconic dishes:

      • Ajiaco (chicken and potato soup)
      • Bandeja paisa (a platter with beans, rice, meat, etc)
      • Lechona (stuffed pig)
      • Viudo de pescado (poached fish)
      • Cazuela de mariscos (seafood soup)
      • Tamales (bigger than the ones from Mexico and with more stuffing, several varieties around the country)