Discovering The Impressive Cuisine of Colombia
Posted on July 14, 2011, under Uncategorized.
No traveling experience is complete without experiencing the local cuisine. Eating at chain restaurants should only be a last resort when so many luxurious, satisfying, and exciting new foods are waiting to surprise the palate of each traveler’s mouth. Colombia will not disappoint.
Each region has varying traditional cuisine, like anywhere in the world. Consistencies do exist; they love to eat meat, eat an arepa as bread with many meals, and typically enjoy a very sweet dessert. It is also common to find variations of chorizos and empanadas in most regions, as well as the sweet treat of manjar blanco. All of these must be sampled.
Colombian cuisine often combines variations of vibrant spices with rice, vegetables, beans, and meat. The tamales are the perfect example. They may be steamed in leaves like their Mexican cousins; however, they are not the same.
In the coastal regions, you are more likely to find a greater variety of fish, seafood, and lobster. These staples are often served with a rich coconut sauce. It is also more prevalent to find fresh fruit on menus and on the streets near the coast. However you choose to participate in the culinary delights of Colombia, you will not be disappointed.