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The Most Loved Colombian Food Recipes

by Claudine Hodges

Some people believe that Colombian kitchen is quite similar to Mexican. Although they have some similar ingredients, they are actually quite different. Colombians don't appreciate hot spices, but they love fried food. They use different herbs and spices, and some are quite popular in all regions. Here are some of the most popular <A href="http://www.mycolombiancocina.com">Colombian food recipes</A>, and a few little things about the most important ingredients Colombian mostly use.

Masarepa is a type of precooked corn flour used to make arepas, empanadas and tamales. Sazon Goya is a dry seasoning often used in Colombian kitchen. It contains cumin, saffron and garlic powder. Cilantro or coriander, also known as Chinese parsley, is really important herb and it gives specific taste to their specialties.

To prepare dough for your empanadas, you will need one and half cups of Masarepa, 2 cups of water, one tablespoon of vegetable oil, a small spoon of Sazon Goya and the same amount of salt. Mix the ingredients together and knead the dough until smooth. Leave it to rest for maybe twenty minutes.

Traditional empanada filing is made using two cups of diced yellow potatoes, one cup of chopped tomatoes, one half cup chopped white onions and green onions, one chopped garlic clove and one half pound chopped meat, usually pork and beef. For seasoning, you will need two tablespoons of fresh cilantro, red bell peppers, black pepper and salt.

Cook diced potatoes in bouillon and mash. Put all other ingredients on hot olive oil, onions first, and cook until dry. Season to your taste and combine with mash potatoes. You will use this mixture to fill your dough, and that's why it needs to be quite dry.

You should have enough dough to form maybe twenty small balls. Flatten each to a circle and place one spoon of filling on each. Form half circles and seal the edges. It's easiest to use a fork for this. Empanadas should be fried in deep oil until nice and golden. They are usually served as a side dish, but they can also be tasty snacks.

Arapas are really easy to prepare, and Colombians simply love them. Mix Masarepa with water and crumbled cheese, with a little bit of salt and vegetable oil. You should get smooth and elastic dough. Form small circles and deep fry them to become golden and crispy. Arepas are crispy but soft and juicy inside and really delicious. They make perfect little snacks, but can also be served as a side dish.

Colombians often use cumin, usually toasted and ground. They also use Achiote, the ground seeds of Annatto bush. This powder or paste has a subtle pepper flavor, but is mainly used for food coloring. Garlic is probably one of the most important ingredients in numerous traditional dishes, used for seasoning breads, seafood, meat and even rice.

There are numerous types of Tamales in Colombia, depending on the region. This popular traditional dish is often filled with rice and yellow corn. It is not so easy to prepare it, and it takes some time. If you have the opportunity to try this delicious and specific specialty, prepared on traditional way, make sure not to miss it.



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