Food in Colombia

Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 28, 2000, 21:00:

Mmm... colombian food... (Written by Pete)
I'll think about it. The thing is I never liked Colombian food. So you see the problem there. But if you have ideas, feel free to write an article or something ...

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 29, 2000, 21:00:

Not even Sancocho!? :-) (Written by Anonymous)
Unfortunately it seems whenever you find a Colombian food you like, it turns out to be a regional dish that's prepared in a totally different way everywhere else in Colombia. :-( But don't give up! My favourites are Sancocho (a kind of turkey soup with everything), and Tamales (WITH chicken, beef and pork). Arepas are also good...for beer coasters and door stops ;-)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 30, 2000, 21:00:

Arepita con quesito (Written by Peter)
I have to say I was talking to a woman who was trying to open a veggie place in Medellin, and she had to make it taste like la bandeja paisa (the typical dish in that region), else they wouldn't eat it. And for a millions of people-city, the only foreign food you find in Medellin is some crappy Chinese. Nothing else. (and pizza and hamburgers ofcourse). And now that I'm going on about it: their french fries suck! Literally. They're so greasy! But I'm in London now and their french fries suck as well. I'll shut up now.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 30, 2000, 21:00:

Food (Written by Pascal)
Colombian food? Well think fried, plantain, pork and think beans. There's arepa, like mexican tortilla served with oil and salt. Deserts? I dunno. South America doesn't have a vast cuisine repertoire, except for Peru that has the most extensive cuisine I've seen in America.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 30, 2000, 21:00:

No title given (Written by Anonymous)
desserts, snacks what ever, what about santafereno chocolate?? I just got my ticket, and I am already to go to Colombia , and now your telling me there isn't shit to eat, well this trip is screwed, and I'm not going. Instead I'll be heading for the long life veggie house(PLUG) in Berkeley, Ca where all meat is MOCK!! Just kidding no ticket yet. I know the lonely planet(outdated???) gives a lot of suggestions as to where you can get what!! I'll try getting information from folks in Colombia. I am vegetarian, and when I go to Tijuana (2-3 million people)in Mexico, all I can find are hot dogs wrapped in bacon. Well I did find one vegetarian shop that was alright, but I was really suspicious of meat contaminating my soup Culanary choices in bogota are probably more promising than Medillen???

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 2, 2000, 21:00:

"meat contaminating my soup" (Written by Peter)
Yeah, there's definitely more choice in Bogota than in Medellin. There are a few (about 3) veggie places in Medellin, so you won't starve.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 2, 2000, 21:00:

No title given (Written by daniel)
Deserts: Arequipe with Figs, Arroz Con Pazas, Quesillos(melted cheese with guava paste served very hot) it's exquisite, chocolate for days(JET chocolatinas, Nucitas, Choco Break, I could go on forever), Colombians love sweets, so you will have no problem finding nice deserts. Each region has their specific desert.
Vegetarian: No Problem, go to the local market...not the grocery store, you'll find all kinds of vegies to cook up. In Bogota there are many places that serve Vegetarian. My favorite place to eat vegetarian is Crepes and Waffles...check it out!!!!
Colombian dishes: To many to list. Try Ajiaco(has chicken)! That's my favorite. It might be hard to find in a restaurant that serves it, but ask around and see if anyone knows of one.
I hope that this will suffice.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 3, 2000, 21:00:

Crepes and waffles (Written by Peter)
is pretty good. They serve good food (not cheap though), and have outlets in most main cities. Not only veggie. An the Medellin outlet has a draft (wind) going through it, so keep your jacket on during lunch or you'll catch a cold.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 4, 2000, 21:00:

Cavia porcellus (Written by Jason H.)
Does the Guinea Pig have a place in the Colombian diet???SOOOOO TASTEEEY, I don't know what those little critters taste like, but I sure would like to hear all about it.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 22, 2000, 21:00:

My Guinea Pig Experience (Written by Darren)
I understand that Guinea Pig is popular in the southern part of Colombia. A lady fixed a plate for me in Ipiales (near the border to Ecuador). The meat was stringy as you would expect from a little critter, and its taste was relatively strong. Overall, I did not care for it. I would much rather have Mundungo (sp?).

Also, Guinea Pig is popular in Ecuador.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 27, 2000, 21:00:

Colombian Food (Written by Clark)
Colombian food varies according to region. I can't understand all these complaints about food in Colombia, because in most cities you can find a decent variety. I tend to enjoy most Colombian dishes with the exception of morcilla (blood sausage, pretty disgusting). I had to eat one once because my father-in-law offered (horroroso), never again.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Aug 3, 2000, 21:00:

I Agree (Written by Anonymous)
The preparation of food can vary greatly within a state of a country, and seeing how Colombia is a country that has so many personalities the food is going to be different in every region.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 24, 2000, 21:00:

reality man, usted coma mierda, fool (Written by paisano)
Reality man, you sound like an idiot. Lucia whooped you with her comebacks. You need to learn how to watch your language. I know she cussed too, but she had a right to, your comment was straight out of nowhere-it made no sense. She was defending herself on a level you could relate to. I'm new to this site and your comments that I've read on this page and others are plain stupid half the time. It also looks like you have beef with this girl, Lucia-but sorry to say, she's right every time - and you are a CULO.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

to reality man (Written by paisano)
To "ey ay Maria pues"-don't you mean "ave?" and "maRicon?" Anyways, yes I would say it to your face. You told that girl that "eat at #! comment first and your comment got deleted. I do think your comment was stupid and your last one is too. I'm not from NY so I don't even know what a "brooklyn ginnie" is and don't really care. But, since the site says "friendly zone," I'm gonna go back to just that, friendliness. You go on like the foulmouth you are, paisano.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

reality man is right luis is a putz but you shouldn't get so exc (Written by chuckles)
great article wish everybody else could read it reality man we are dealing some idiots here.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

don't call them idiots, thats not nice (Written by benjamin franklin)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

yeah you're right i know some real cool idiots (Written by reality man)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

to reality/chuckles (Written by paisano)
I will ignore your comments to try to respect others on this site.
OK< so about your article, what was the point of posting it? Does this have to do with the title "food in colombia?" Or again, are you just attemting to scare people off of visiting? Yes, sadly, things like that happen in Colombia, but in many other countries as well, for differnt reasons.
I guess just in case the people visiting this site don't watch the news, you are the official bearer of bad news. How about posting something positive about Colombia?!
By the way, I think you and chuckles are the same person. I was on this site a few minutes ago and all these last supposed comments posted back to back, one right after another.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

you are fucking brilliant, (Written by paisa)
go sit on a chorizo beoch

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

yes but you must speak some spanish because i must have that sec (Written by lucia)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

what is this the spanish inquisition, im not reality man already (Written by chuckles)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

okaybee (Written by chuckles)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

i am the eggman, i am the walrus (Written by chuckles)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

paisano (Written by to reality/chuckles)
I will ignore your comments to try to respect others on this site( while i masterbate watching gay porn on the internet.)
OK< so about your article,since it wasn't in playgirl i wasn't paying that much attention but,. what was the point of posting it? Does this have to do with the title "hot gay men in colombia?" Or again, are you just attemting to scare people off of visiting our slums and coca fields? Yes, sadly, things like that happen in Colombia every minute of everyday, but in many other countries as well, for differnt reasons.
I guess just in case the people visiting this site don't watch the news, you are the official palm bearer of bad news. How about posting some homosexual activity so i can get off?!
By the way, I think you and chuckles are the same person. I was on this site a few minutes ago and all these last supposed comments posted back to back, one right after another. i'd like to talk about falacio and sodomy not food for christs sake.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

now im scared of you (Written by chuckles)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

god bless america thats beautiful almost brought tears to my eye (Written by chuckles)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

Don't even use my name:reality, chuckles, juan, wanna-be lucia, (Written by lucia)
Don't even try to post on this site using my name (Lucia) when it's not me! That whole posting about "speaking spanish/security blanket" and all the others-man, speak for yourself and let others speak for themselves.
You sound like a psychitzo-claiming you're paisa (paisano, fool) and me as well as all these other personalities. I thought for a minute somewhere back that you were intelligent enough to hold a net-conversation, but from now on,I'll just know to ignore your ignorant comments, as well as all the other ignorant comments that are obviously you as well, disguising your self. Go take some anti-psychotics.

As for Hernando Ochoa, these comments have nothing to do with food. It's just one guy having conversations with himself, using multiple names, including others' on this site, and the food topic was lost long ago--bring it back. But watch out, this guy will come back with a rude comment, using someone else's name-maybe yours.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

got you again lucia i am hernando ochoa (Written by lucias a ho)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 25, 2000, 21:00:

ya, parele, hombre (Written by lucia)
Stop, multi-personality man! I am almost humored by your constant attacks at me and others-- but being that I did come on this site to hear nice things about Colombia, can you try to let people get back to that? vasta ya.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 26, 2000, 21:00:

Forget it. I'm not posting on this site anymore. ANd if I do I'm (Written by lucia)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 26, 2000, 21:00:

by the way, the other posts were not written by me. Anything on (Written by lucia)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 27, 2000, 21:00:

lucia i have grown tired of our petty conversation, post all you (Written by reality man)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 27, 2000, 21:00:

La comida Colombiana es lo mejor que hay! (Written by Karen)
Well those of you who claim to have tasted Colombian food and think it is grotesque
you have no idea what you are talking about. Colombia food has got to have some of the best dishes
in all Latin America, so next time you go, please treat yourself to una AREPA RELLENA
CON CHORIZO, and if you still don't think that Colombian food is one of the best tasting food around then,
all I have to say is that you guys would not know what good food is until you have to taste shit.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 27, 2000, 21:00:

here we go again, not doing our homework LUCIA, (Written by reality man)
i never said that id didn't like colombian, i can do without the conjealed pigs blood rice cakes and the guinie pig i can't do because i had one as a pet 20 years ago and i just wouldn't feel right. yes colombia food is the bomb, when cooked right. Bandeja la paisa or montonero however you call it is always filling, chorizos, bonuellos, yellow arepas rock the white ones suck, they taste like matzo crackers im sorry. impenadas rock the hizouse. some of the fish dishs i can rotter, the ones that looked like torched fishees i can't eat a fish that looks like it didn't survive a nuclear winter. Anyway, my point, as vague as it is, is that food from all over the world rox, open your minds, just because you are from colombia doesn't mean that you can only listen to joe arrojo, eat colombian food everyday, and watch betty la fea. theres more to it than that. one thing i have noticed is that colombian people are very proud of who they are, thats great and i won't dis that, but try to be more open in life. Theres a lot better salsa out there, other food rox, and betty la fea sux and couldn't hold a candle to several shows here in the states.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 27, 2000, 21:00:

im sorry when ignorance calls i must answer its a hard job but s (Written by reality man)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 27, 2000, 21:00:

did I miss something? Lucia didn't post anything about food-man, (Written by QUE?!)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 28, 2000, 21:00:

No title given (Written by lucia you are a raging moron)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 28, 2000, 21:00:

yes I said that (Written by chuckles)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 28, 2000, 21:00:

I love it-I come backto this site and your still going on about (Written by lucia)
Oh, and Karen, post again whenever you check in-apparently reality man thinks that I, like him, have multiple names and personalities. I can't wait till this site gets id#'s or e-mail blockers so we can really see who's been posting what!

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 30, 2000, 21:00:

What are "guascas" ??? (Written by Ellen)
Hey, cool site! Been to Colombia and can't wait to go back. I want to make Ajiaco at home, but can't figure out what guascas are or where to get them. Can someone help me? Por favor?

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 30, 2000, 21:00:

to ellen (Written by lucia)
There is a site on the net from the University of Colorado Latin American Students Association that has a 10 page Colombian recipe listing. I don't remember what foods were listed, but there are lots. Go to your search engine and just type in Colombia and search for the U of Colorado L.A.S.A. Also, as far as finding certain foods or ingredients, try "ethnicgrocer.com". I myself have not checked the site out but I've heard about it. Buena suerte.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 30, 2000, 21:00:

ellen (Written by lucia)
Ok, the site is : www.colostate.edu/Orgs/LASO/Colombia
for the recipes. Ajiaco is listed. Ethnicgrocer.com didn't have a Colombian page, sorry. The recipe site mentions a related site, though. Or, if you have a Colombian restaurant in your area, you may want to ask them. If you live in LA, I can tell you of quite a few restaurants if you'd like.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 1, 2000, 21:00:

No, basically I just decided that I shouldn't let a person like (Written by lucia)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 1, 2000, 21:00:

oh, and I thought we weren't going to have to hear you and your (Written by lucia)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 3, 2000, 21:00:

community rules (Written by Peter)
http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/documents/play_nice.html
all posts not following these will be deleted from now on, so there will be no more name-calling and impersonating...

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 3, 2000, 21:00:

Can we please go back to talking about food now? (Written by Tex)
I would like to see part of the site devoted to recipies in English or in Spanish. What do other readers think. Laciudad.com has a great section on recipies, but they are only in spanish.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 4, 2000, 21:00:

your wish my command :) (Written by peter)
http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/food/

It's not *really* live yet, but feel free to start putting recepies in and send me ideas...

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 4, 2000, 21:00:

Please anyone whos been to Colombian I need you (Written by John Dole)
Anyone that has been to Colombia or knows about it and the foods or coat of arms i really need to know quickly please thank you :(

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 4, 2000, 21:00:

Arepas (Written by Nat)
Arepas are probably the most common food in Colombia. There are probably as many styles of Arepas as there are regions. They are basically fried disks of precooked cornmeal. They have a flavor similar to grits (common in the Southern United States) The differences arise in seasonings. Some are unseasoned some are cooked with white Cheese others have meat cooked inside.

The typical Sunday Breakfast consists of arepas, eggs (scrambled with butter, tomatoes, garlic, and diced green onions),chorizos(spanish style sausages)and tostinos(fried green plantains)served with tinto(sweet black coffee) or hot chocolate.

On the Atlantic Coast they are first deep fried until they inflate, then they are removed from the oil and raw egg is poured into the inflated arepa through a small hole along with a teaspoon of salt water. The arepa is then replaced in the hot oil until the egg is cooked. These latter type of arepas are delicious for breakfast. This last type of arepas have their origins from the arabic influence in colombia.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 4, 2000, 21:00:

guascas (Written by tex)
I noticed that someone asked "what are guascas?" Well Guascas is a green leafy herb. I have only seen the dried type, but I guess that in Colombia they use the fresh green type too. I have eaten ahiaco with and without guascas, and it does add a delicate flavor. But ahiaco made without guascas is very good also. I am sure that you can find guascas in specialty stores.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 8, 2000, 21:00:

I have a question (Written by lucia)
I have a question to ask, just to see what responses I might get. I went out to dinner last night with some Mexican friends and we were talking about foods throughout Latin America. They were wondering what "food" was typical of all Latin American countries. I mean, I know we all use rice, but is there anything else? Are there tamales in other countries like Argentina, Chile? One book says we all use beans, but is this true? Is there anyone out there that has traveled the rest of Latin America and might know if we all do have a food in common?

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 8, 2000, 21:00:

Tomato, Potato(e) (Written by Anonymous)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 9, 2000, 21:00:

grasias companeros (Written by liz)
gracias por darle un poquito de buena imajen a nuestro pais como se nota que realmente lo aman lo unico que leo es una cantidad de cosas desagradables y que lastima por que recorri a esta pajina tratando de encontrar algo bueno y bonito de mi tierra pero como negarse que por jente como ustedes esta COLOMBIA como esta pero quiero espresar las gracias a las personas que les gusta o respetan mi pais amo mi pais y estoy segura que si fuera a otro cuaquiera agradeseria el tener la oportunidad de disfrutar sus cosas.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 10, 2000, 21:00:

No title given (Written by Anonymous)
I'm Colombian I love sonconcho and arepas. They taste so good. Colombian food tastes great!!

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 10, 2000, 21:00:

No title given (Written by Molly)
I have to agree with you on that. I like ajiaco.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 11, 2000, 21:00:

Respeten (Written by carlos)
es una pena que bajo seudonimos (nicknames) ciertas personas se esconden con tal de insultar a otras por sus costumbres tradicionales.
Mr. Pete try to keep the order.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 14, 2000, 21:00:

Lucia's Question (Written by JPOrdonez)
Well as far as I know there are latin american equivalents for tamales, for example "allacas" in Venezuela, that are quite similar to tamales in many respects. Also empanadas have their regional versions in Colombia and Chile, and well, the staple dish in Brazil , the "Feijoada" to me looked very very similar to a "Bandeja Paisa", different type of beans, but as generous and filling as a bandeja paisa. So far I have not found anything similar to Mexican food in Latinamerica. I'll go to Peru soon and I'll let you know my gastronominc research results ;-))
JP

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 14, 2000, 21:00:

Sweets , Morcilla and Black Pudding (Written by JP Ordonez)
Well it seems that not many people have mentioned typical Colombian Xmas sweets.
Recently I was able to taste sweets done in the Cauca region, done using lemon and orange custard, and "papayuela" sweets, those I think surpass the traditional "arequipe+brevas", "cuajada+melado". And someone mentioned here "Morcillas", well has anyone noticed how similar "Morcillas" are to British "Black Pudding"? I thought "well coming all this way to eat a bit of Morcilla..." The bad part is that in the UK they do not prepare "salted potatoes" (papa salada) and the rest of fritanga.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 22, 2000, 21:00:

Colombian food (Written by Maarit)
Colombian food can be as good or as bad as you make it. There's a great variety of fruits and vegetables, all fresh and recently harvested, the meats are tough but tasty and the regional dishes and soups nourishing and flavourful. Sure beats the crap people stuff in teir mouths in the States, but I would imagine that if you are
raised on pig droppings you will miss them anywhere you go. Try sancocho valluno, tamales, empanadas ,champus,
fruit shakes and soups!!!!!!!!!!!

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 23, 2000, 21:00:

Recipe? (Written by purplefishy)
While I was in Facatativa I tried some food called "Churasgo", anyway it was spiced up meat - it was very tasty. Does anyone know where I can find a recipe for it? Also in Florencia, I tried this fish with little white teeth, it wasn't pirahna, but I forgot to ask what it was. Any ideas?

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 25, 2000, 21:00:

New Colombian Food-zone (Written by Lars Brink)
We have now launced the "Colombian Food-zone" here on the site. Take a look and share all your knowledge on food there!

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 27, 2000, 21:00:

new recepy Zone (Written by Peter)
There is a general food talk section there too, and you can write down recepies. But feel free to keep talking here as well if you like...

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 1, 2000, 21:00:

Colombian Beer (Written by daniel)
Someone forgot to mention Aguila! Aguila is a wonderful Colombia beer. It will put hair on your chest. In fact, I know a lot of ladies that prefer Cerveza Aguila over Club Colombia or Leona. If you go to a small city near Bogota, like Fusagasuga, you can see the old campesinos filling up a table full of empty Cerveza Aguila bottles. I think that Cerveza Aguila is one of the true Colombia beers. Peter, great site!!!!
Sincerely,
Daniel

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 2, 2000, 21:00:

Pescado/Mariscos (Written by Don Carlos)
Why no mention of Seafood,do all of you live on meat?
What do you eat when visiting the beach towns?
And what about Salsa?
Not the music-Joe Arroyo notwithstanding-but to add some bite to the comida.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 2, 2000, 21:00:

fish isn't meat (Written by chuckles)
i keep learning everyday on this site

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 2, 2000, 21:00:

Comiendo (Written by Berdugo)
Para evitar un guayabo . Pull up a chair y vamos a compartir un super plato de Sancocho de Rabo /ox tail/ , accompanado con costillas , yucca , platano y cualquier otra verduras que podemos encontrar. Que rico es meterse dos o tal vez,tres platos de este rico sopa. Y claro que no se puede tomar con cualquier cuchara , pero una cuchara de palo . Y ahorra , vamos a descansar y sudarlo.

Ciao Berdugo
el Cocinero Mayor

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 2, 2000, 21:00:

NO hablan tanto basura y respetan (Written by anonymous)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 4, 2000, 21:00:

Gracias todos (Written by Ellen)
Thanks for the help with the guascas. Still haven't found 'em around here. The one Colombian restaurant in the SF Bay Area is great, but won't part with even a smidgen of theirs! I will keep looking...

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 12, 2000, 21:00:

to daniel: re: aguila (Written by lucia)
"It will put hair on your chest..I know a lot of ladies who prefer Cerveza Aguila." I don't know why this jsut made me laugh, sorry. The whole women with hairy chests thing. I myself, though not a real big drinker, like Aguila too. I'll keep checking for hair growth and keep you posted:).

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 24, 2000, 21:00:

No title given (Written by FABIAN)
COLOMBIAN FOOD IS GREAT BUT YOU CAN ENJOY A LOT OF KIND FOOD IN BOGOTA.
I SUGGEST YOU SHOULD TRY CUBAN FOOD IN BOGOTA, SPECIALLY EN CAFE Y CIGARROS IN USAQUEN TOWN IN THE NORTH OF THE CITY

IT´S AMAZING

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 10, 2001, 21:00:

guascas recipes, mail order ingredients recipes (Written by Richie)
I know about guascas, have some because I live in NYC. I am looking for recipes other the Ajiaco. Plus, where can I order these and other Colombian products on the web

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 19, 2001, 21:00:

Ellen - which restaurant ??? (Written by David dkaim at aol.com)
Ellen,

Which restaurant is the only Colombian restaurant in the Bay Area ? I have some visitors coming next weekend (1/26/01) and I am going crazy trying to find a Colombian restaurant around here.

Gracias.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 21, 2001, 21:00:

Home recipes for Colombian Breads (Written by Richie)
Does anyone know a site where there are recipes for Colombian bread recipes? I am especially interested in a recipe for almojábana. I can find the packaged mixes in my area (Colombiana® brand), but I am looking for a homestyle recipe. Thank you very much.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Feb 25, 2001, 21:00:

CHUNCHULLO (Written by chancri)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Feb 25, 2001, 21:00:

CHUNCHULLO (Written by chancri)
NO HABLO NI ENTIENDO INGLES ......NECESITO INFORMACION A CERCA DEL CONSUMO DE CHUNCHULLO EN LA COMUNIDAD LATINA DE NORTE AMERICA Y EUROPA .
QUIERO SABER SI EXISTE EL CONSUMO, SICONOCEN ESTA COMIDA, SI PUEDE LLEGAR A SER COMERCIALIZADA.

PARA QUINES NO CONOCEN QUE ES EL CHUNCHULLO ES UNA PARTE DE LAS VICERAS DE LA VACA QUE SE SANCOCHA OCOCINA CON AGUA Y SAL Y DESPUES SE ASA AL CARBON PREFERIBLEMENTE.
CUALQUIER INFORMACION SERA DE AYUDA

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Peter (Moderator) says on Feb 25, 2001, 21:00:

CHUNCHULLO (Written by chancri)
NO HABLO NI ENTIENDO INGLES ......NECESITO INFORMACION A CERCA DEL CONSUMO DE CHUNCHULLO EN LA COMUNIDAD LATINA DE NORTE AMERICA Y EUROPA .
QUIERO SABER SI EXISTE EL CONSUMO, SI CONOCEN ESTA COMIDA, SI PUEDE LLEGAR A SER COMERCIALIZADA.

PARA QUIENES NO CONOCEN QUE ES EL CHUNCHULLO ES UNA PARTE DE LAS VICERAS DE LA VACA QUE SE SANCOCHA O COCINA CON AGUA Y SAL Y DESPUES SE ASA AL CARBON PREFERIBLEMENTE.
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Peter (Moderator) says on May 9, 2001, 21:00:

i need help!!! (Written by silver)
i need a recipe by sunday that is a dessert and easy to make such as the Bunuelos Bogotanos there like donuts and i need theb recipe if anyone has it please send it to me thank you

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Peter (Moderator) says on May 30, 2001, 21:00:

No title given (Written by Anonymous)
Ingredients Ingredientes
1 c corn meal
1 t harina de maíz

2 egg yolks
2 yemas de huevo

1 t baking powder
1 c polvo de levadura

1 c oil
1 t aceite

1/4 lb white sugar
1/4 lb azúcar

4 T water (approx.)
4 C agua (aprox.)


Cooking Cocimiento
On a flat surface, combine all of the ingredients except for the sugar and water (this is used for the syrup) and knead them well.
Form small circles leaving in the center a hole (like a small doughnut).
Pour the oil into a big and deep frying pan and get it medium hot. Carefully place into the oil the buñuelos one by one, and let them slowly fry while turning them. Cover them for a couple of minutes, then remove the lid and turn up the heat until the buñuelos turn a golden colour.
Before placing them onto a serving dish, remove the excess oil by putting them in a strainer covered with paper towels.
Put them on a big plate, let them cool down and then place the syrup on top.

Almíbar (sugar syrup):
Place the sugar and the water in a small saucepan at low heat.
Stir until the sugar is melted and when the syrup starts to thicken a bit, remove it from the stove and let it cool down, then pour it over the buñuelos. Se revuelven todos los ingredientes (excepto el azúcar que es para el almíbar), se amasan muy bien y se forman círculos dejando un hueco en la mitad.
En un sartén grande y hondo se pone a calentar el aceite y cuando esté caliente pero no hirviendo, se meten los buñuelos uno por uno con mucho cuidado y se dejan fritar lentamente dándoles vueltas. Se tapan por unos minutos, luego se destapan, se sube la temperatura del aceite y se dejan dorar.
Una vez ya listos se ponen en un colador con papel absorbente para que escurra el aceite. Se dejan enfriar un poco y luego se sirven en una bandeja grande con almíbar encima.

Almíbar:
En una olla se pone a derretir el azúcar con el agua a fuego lento.
Cuando esté ligeramente espesa, se retira del fuego y se deja enfriar un poco y luego se vierte encima de todos los buñuelos.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 3, 2001, 21:00:

Quesito Recipe???? (Written by Nicole)
Hello,
I have eaten Quesito's and have found them very good; I like to try and make items that I try but the problem is: I can't find a recipe for Quesito's anywhere! I've searched the Internet and have found Buneulos(sorry if I've mispelled it) but that is not what I'm looking for; can anybody help me??? Please????

Thanks,
Nicole

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 26, 2001, 21:00:

To good to be true? (Written by carlosebastian)
Colombia has some of the best foods in the world. There are so many different types of fruits we have, mangos, bannana's, oranges, theres just so much that I wont tell you because you have to go visit colombia. You'll experience the nicest people in the world. Of course theres some bad people but thats how it is in every country, every country has there bad and good side. Colombia has the most beautifulest women in the world too(just in case your single: )
When thing when or if you ever go to colombia make sure to go to palmeria,cali. Cali I think is the coolest city in the world if your a huge salsa fan. Cali es el capital de salsa.Well theres one things i know we all will agree on that "COLOMBIA #1) is latin americas best kept secret. we have beaches, the food isnt organic its pure, alot of fruit. Well Im hopping to god i go back to colombia to visit for a good three months at manizales, then go to Cali then bogota. Well good bless you all ciao: )

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 26, 2001, 21:00:

Is anyone from Manizales? (Written by carlosebastian)
would anyone be from Manizales? I used to have a good friend im trying to find por la calle, la sultana. Does anyone know where i could buy, does anyone remember "globos" those hot air balloons? does anyone know what im talking about? this next month for la independencia de colombia i want to set off at least a couple of globos? please respond as soon as possible; ) ciao

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 17, 2001, 21:00:

tengo ñame para exportación (Written by javier pineda)
a quien le interese tengo ñame tipo exportación para ubicar en puerto de cartagena, favor interesados enviar email para ponernos en contacto. chao

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 7, 2001, 21:00:

no food huh?? (Written by colombian abroad)
after reading a couple of comments, I reached a conclusion. whoever says you can't find good food in colombia, stayed in a bad bad neighborhood. check the us cholesterol rates and compare them with ours. not only we eat better, but we live more, unless we live elsewhere.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 2, 2001, 21:00:

Globos (Written by monkeysilver)
I also am looking at how to make globos to celebrate Colombia independence and New Years. PLease send what they were made out of (the frame), or a website where I can learn.
thanks,

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Peter (Moderator) says on Feb 5, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia (Written by Kitty)
i need info on a colombian dish called "Bandeja Paisa". It's for a school report. any1 know anything?

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Peter (Moderator) says on Mar 19, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia (Written by Jen)
do any of you guys or girls know where Sancocho de Mariscos a rich seafood stew comes from?

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia 9


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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia hello i am a axe murder so i am going to get you ha hya ha ha

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia can you find me a english recipie because i have been on every website in the world and they wont show me one so can you be a pal and show me a english recipe preferabily a turkey my name is barry chubb

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia we wish you a merry christmas we wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year merry christmas from barry chubb

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia Bake well tart recipie

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia tradional recipies

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia (Written by Barry Chubb)
give me a recipie for horse manure

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia (Written by Barry Chubb)
Hello you might remeber me from teletubies as tinky winky i need a recipie for tubie toast

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia Hi i am extremely large so i need to lose some weight so can you help me as i weigh 100000000 tones and my friend is a bit slow so can you help him to

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia how fast does it take to cook a turkey my name is

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia i have a fag when iam stressed and eat kababs every night i am extremely hard

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia I dont agree with ajicao never ha ha ha

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia Columbian food is like eating garbage

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia Nicole no one is going to help you, your all alone find that recipie your self but i can help you my name is barry chubb

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia Columbian food is nice

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia what time is it in columbia

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia what time is it in columbia

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia what time is it in columbia

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia what time is it in columbia

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia what time is it in columbia

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia what time is it in columbia

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia what time is it in columbia

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia Guinea pigs how the hell would eat guinea pigs that is totaly sick i have a right to call the RSPCA that is animal crullety

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia food in columbia never tried it before i dont even want to try and eat columbian food my name is barry chubbhgg

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia What the hell do you guys talk about you bore me to death

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia You are very sad like for example who says that they are the egg man the walrose the beatles come on there are better bands out now like slipknot

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 17, 2002, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia (Written by Chuckles)
You are very sad

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 16, 2003, 21:00:

RE: Food in Colombia hello timmys

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Peter (Moderator) says on Dec 11, 2003, 15:56:

Get your guascas here http://www.tupaisencasa.com/catalog/

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Peter (Moderator) says on Dec 15, 2003, 10:56:

what kind of food they eat.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Dec 15, 2003, 10:56:

what kind of food they eat.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Dec 23, 2003, 14:00:

KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF I can see why , colombian food is to your dislike, viewing from your remarks,I can see the lack of taste you have in your writing!

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Peter (Moderator) says on Dec 29, 2003, 20:48:

this site sucks and colombians are gay

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 1, 2004, 17:39:

seeking colombian cake and pastry recipes Please can someone give me some Colombian cake and pastry recipes. Also do they have a website where you can buy colombian products. Like cake mixes etc.

Regards,
Tammy Nixon
nixontammy at hotmail.com

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 6, 2004, 20:25:

worst ever the last half of these comments are extremly inappropriate and absolutely horrible

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francis says on Jan 8, 2004, 15:13:

Recipe for Colombian Empanadas Recipe for Colombian EMPANADAS
(15 APROX.)


Ingredients:

• One pound of ground beef
• Two bunches of green onions finely chopped including ¾ of green part
• Half white onion finely chopped
• Half red bell pepper finely chopped
• Three large garlic cloves smashed
• Two large potatoes or three average size
• Large bottle of canola oil
• Spices (Mainly soy sauce, basil, oregano and black pepper)

To prepare the masa:
• One package of yellow corn flour “La Venezolana� or “La Colombiana� brand available at Liborio Market
• Goya seasoning with culantro & achiote
• Salt and warm mixture of water/milk (80%-20%) milk is optional

Preparing the primal ingredient: LA MASA:
After being psychologically prepared to be in the kitchen for a couple of hours, pour the flour on a wide clean hard surface (counter) and form a volcano-shape crater in the middle, pour some of the warm water and one pocket of Goya seasoning, to give the masa flavor and an orange color to it. Mix carefully by pouring the flour around the crater inside it with a spoon, until it soaks the water. Open a new crater with the moist flour and pour more warm water, pouring the dry flour around with the spoon. Repeat until all the flour is moist. Knead constantly with your hands and fingertips for around ten minutes, adding salt along the process. The key to a perfect masa is to reach a point where it is neither too dry, because the empanada might crack open while frying, nor too moist with water, because the empanada could “explote� once getting in touch with the hot oil, endangering the safety of the cook.
The trick is to add small amounts of oil while kneading, until reaching the ideal consistency, which is not cracking, neither getting sticky. It might take longer to reach such point when it’s the first time, but patience is the virtue of the best cooks.
Set aside, covering the masa with moist paper towels or kitchen rag to avoid cracking on the surface.

In the meantime, cook the potatoes in boiling water until soft.

EL RELLENO (stuffing):
Cook the carne asada (preferably on the grill for better taste). Set aside to let it cool off. On a cutting board chop the cooked meat finely. Separately, on a wide pan, sauté the garlic with 3 spoonfuls of oil, adding little by little ¾ of the total of the green onions, the white onion, the bell pepper and the seasonings at your own taste, constantly stirring with a wooden spoon, for about 10 minutes. Add the finely chopped meat. Keep on stirring for another couple of minutes to blend the ingredients very well. If the mixture is getting dry, add some oil. Take note of the fact that this relleno will be mixed later on with the smashed potatoes, and is the one carrying the flavor, so don’t be shy seasoning it. The stuffing must have a rich and tasty flavor. An empanada with no flavor is as sad as rice with no salt…
Set the mixture aside. Once the potatoes are soft enough, let them cool off and peel them off. With a large fork smash them, although it doesn’t have to be smashed all the way through. Tiny lumps are OK.
Add the potatoes into the stuffing mixture. Mix well. Double check for flavor and salt. You never know…

Prepare a frying pan with oil up to the middle. Heat well.

Take the masa and start making balls larger than a golf ball. Find a hard round surface to flatten the ball against. It could be a flat dish. You will also need a rectangular piece of thick plastic (like a large zip-lock bag open on both sides) to avoid the ball sticking to the surface of the dish. Have a cup of water at hand to constantly moist your fingertips while flattening the masa balls.
Put the plastic moist with water on the flat dish. Wet your fingertips, take one ball and put it on the dish covered with one end of the plastic then cover the ball with the other end of the plastic. Take a second smaller flat bottom dish and smash the ball against the larger dish underneath. The result should be a round-like masa “CD� of aprox. 5 inches wide and aprox. 1/16 thick. Put the masa on one of your hands still with the plastic, bending it like a hard taco, and with the other hand take some stuffing and put it in the center of the masa. Seal the ends with your moist fingertips making sure to leave some flat in order to make a decorative waving form along the sealed seam, as of an eel’s fin.

Put no more than two empanadas at the same time in the oil, since they might break open. Leave in oil for a few minutes, turn around and wait until golden. Put them on a tray with paper towels to soak the oil.

EL “PIQUE� (Colombian style salsa for empanadas):
Put the remaining chopped green onions in a bowl, adding chopped fresh cilantro, some water, vinegar, lemon juice and some hot sauce, depending on your taste. Pour this pique in every bite you make.

Enjoy!!

Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 11, 2004, 14:55:

I'm da CRIP!!!! What the colors mean on the colom6ian flag? Yellow-iz 4 the gold found on the land and the sun that shinez on it every day.
6lue-iz 4 the water dat seperates us from our relativez.(6razil, Ecuador, and Venezuela)
Dead=Red-iz 4 the year of 6lood shed.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 12, 2004, 07:10:

Colombia Hey everyone!! I'm Colombian and i love the food, it's really good. My faves are tamales, sancocho and much more. That's all i have to say :)

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 12, 2004, 15:18:

Your all GAY Colombia sucks major hispanic balls

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 15, 2004, 02:18:

you are a butthead i hope you get this

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 15, 2004, 06:12:

Upscale eating The NUMBER ONE "resturant" and place to be seen in Cartagena is McDonalds. Every night during Easter it was "packed". Big, nice, clean, primero location and two "bars" one devoted to ice cream dishes. Pretty much the same in the rest of the country. When you've got money,, your kids go to McDonalds at least twice a month.

There are many resturants with seating overlooking some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere,, but ask where to eat lunch and the answer will probably be Crispys,, kind of a fast food chicken place usually a "store front" in the down town areas, sometimes in malls. Kind of nice, if your spanish is bad, order a number 1 thru 10?, papa fritos, frijoles, arroz with a Pepsi-Cola,,
BTW: Pepsi seems to have the upper hand with similar eating establishments.

Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 15, 2004, 12:21:

your momma

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 19, 2004, 14:11:

Guascas what is a guascas and what does it taste of?

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jan 19, 2004, 17:54:

dumb a** you are all dumb a**es

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bkcarolina says on Mar 16, 2005, 12:36:

french fries suck For French Fries to suck, literally, wouldn't they have to have mouths?