Typical Colombian foods

christobeldawg says on Sep 20, 2007, 19:42:

Hopefully this will be a post I can later print out, and appreciate all who help me here, as I go on an adventure of discovering getting to know some of these delicious foods common to the country, as that should be such a joyful benefit of travel and exploration to Colombia..

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Portena says on Sep 20, 2007, 20:37:

Lots of potatoes. I think Colombia produces twenty-something different kinds of potatoes. Not exotic, but it seemed to me to be a staple of the diet in and around Bogota. A lot of places everything was fried - fried trout, fried yucca, fried plantain...

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webmanco says on Sep 20, 2007, 20:45:

My favorite are soups, juices and all kind of arepas :-)

Sancocho de gallina o pescado, ajiaco, sopa de coli, Frijolada, caldo de papa, crema de zanahoria, de ahuyama, mute santandereano, sopa de menudencias, changua not too much, among others Aji and aguacate (avocado) is a must.

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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christobeldawg says on Sep 20, 2007, 20:52:

thanks, and would you mind telling me in English what those foods are? Arepas, I hear that alot, but as someone from north America, I don't find many of these names translated in my Spanish-English dictionary.

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Ekdog says on Sep 20, 2007, 21:58:

a·re·pa f.

America culinary: cornbread, cornmeal griddlecake

Inflected Forms: arepas - femi

Your dictionary must not be very good. Try: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dict_en_es/

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christobeldawg says on Sep 20, 2007, 22:11:

arepas are nothing more than cornbread, cornmeal griddlecake, after all this talk of them? ok, then well, they must be doctored up with something, not that there's anything wrong with griddlecake, but it is not exactly worth goin south for

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goin_south says on Sep 20, 2007, 22:14:

""""Lots of potatoes. I think Colombia produces twenty-something different kinds of potatoes""""
YEAH, BUT... THOSE ARE NOT ON THE PALEOLITHIC DIET CHARTS!

Ciao! Gustav.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 20, 2007, 22:17:

let's talk meats, and seafood, and chicken, and beans. no talk of sugary girly stuff, no talk of potatoes, unless they are included into something a bit meaty. I am sure the Colombians can work miracles with the always cheap potato, but I want to see it mixed with something a guy would actually like

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diobahn says on Sep 20, 2007, 22:26:

< I would go with the locals to the regular everyday Colombian restaurants, and eat whatever my friends there suggested, and that most of it was very good.>>>

Sounds to me like your problem is solved........just ask the friendly "locals" you eat with in everyday restaurants.........then you can identify what foods you are eating........maybe even take a notebook, to jot down favorite (if any) foods.

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capitan_centella says on Sep 20, 2007, 23:09:

try this:

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/combat-food---how-to-eat-real-go...

and tell me if i´m wrong. . . hahahaha

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kalder says on Sep 21, 2007, 00:50:

Chicharrón. Fried pork rind. With kidney beans and rice.

Nothing finer.

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webmanco says on Sep 21, 2007, 01:57:

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 21, 2007, 02:12:

Take a side trip down to Villavo. 2.5 hours each way. They have pavelion type restaraunts on the edge of town that serve beef that has been slow cooked over open fire. Pretty cheap, and it is my favorite food. You can order a carne picada (I think that is what I remember it is called). You will get 3 or 4 different cuts of beef, about a kilo or so per serving. That will cost about $9 US (18.000 mil) My personal favorite soup is mondongo. It is beef honeycomb tripe. Of course a classic dish is bandeja paisa (sp?), which is a variety of food, about 3000 calories per serving. Includes ground beef, chicharron, platano, beans, avacado, etc. As a matter of fact, here is a picture of a typical serving of bandeja paisa.

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 21, 2007, 02:14:

Webmanco's first picture is the typical beef I was talking about in Villavo.

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 21, 2007, 02:18:

Here is a spinach soup with fish flavor. Sounds bad, but it tastes awesome. I can't remember what it is called exactly.

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Monpirri says on Sep 21, 2007, 03:46:

Robert Jorge, I always enjoy your culinary pictures from Colombia.
Christobeldawg, a tipical plate for me would include meat, rice, any of difference color beans, potato, salad and the soup!

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LA_MONA says on Sep 21, 2007, 03:49:

I bet you had to help Sra RJ finsh that.

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Ekdog says on Sep 21, 2007, 05:07:

Wow! Looking at that beautiful señorita dig into that huge plate o' grub makes me wonder: How do Colombian girls stay thin? Or do they pork out like gringas do by the time they're 30 (or younger)?

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Ekdog says on Sep 21, 2007, 05:09:

How are Colombian restaurants in the cleanliness department? Mexican restaurants are... Well, let's not go there.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 21, 2007, 10:07:

Thanks much RJ, that looks delish. Even the basic places in Bogota all seemed clean to me.

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poco says on Sep 21, 2007, 11:00:

Arepas

You are in luck and everyone who wants to taste the flavor of Colombia can purchase an arepa maker. A big seller in Colombia and I'm sure the popularity of arepas (especially home made) will swell to world wide proportions. (along with your ass if you want them chocolate covered].



Those living the U.S. can purchase ON LINE at Amazon.com.

http://www.amazon.com search for - OSTER, arepa

Yes,, probably FREE shipping and NO TAXES. I pity those poor Colombians who pay, pay, pay, yes like blood out of turnip the huge tax burden and will forever pound out their arepas by hand. I'm sure quite a few can appreciate just how hard hand pounding can become.

Sad, working all day pounding pud and taking a long bus trip just to find out your wife requires you pound even more. Then again, with luck your wife enjoys pounding and relieve you a a modicum of work.

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poco says on Sep 21, 2007, 11:12:

Quote: As a matter of fact, here is a picture of a typical serving of bandeja paisa.

Word is from the locals is that this dish served in Medellin is a MUST EAT. This dish in the same quality is NOT available locally and the local version is NOT THE SAME. I'd chow down on that dish in a second.

Yes, I'd do a 2 hour bus ride but it's not that close. Maybe 6 hours one way.

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Monpirri says on Sep 21, 2007, 19:14:

Here are some more typical dishes in Colombia.
Mamona, ternera a la llanera
Lechona
Sancochos, de pollo, res o pescado
Tamales
Patacon con todo
Arepa con todo
Aborrajados
Arepa de huevo
Arroz con coco y camaron fresco... do you know some more?

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Portena says on Sep 21, 2007, 19:47:

Monpirri, could explain what those are in English? Arepa with everything? Arepa with egg. Some of them I can translate.

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billyb says on Sep 21, 2007, 19:55:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lechona is a popular Colombian dish, similar in style to many other South American dishes. It consists of pork stuffed, yellow peas, green onion, and spices cooked in an outdoor, brick oven for about ten hours. It is traditional to the Tolima Department in central Colombia. It is usually accompanied by embueltos

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billyb says on Sep 21, 2007, 19:56:

double post

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christobeldawg says on Sep 21, 2007, 19:57:

Monpirri, yes, would you mind translating those? I know the somewhat obvious ones, as Portena says, but would you mind translating those others. This post is going to be my food guide on my upcoming trip. thanks

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 21, 2007, 20:09:

The senorita is the cousin of Mrs. RJ. And that bandeja paisa was served in Bogota, in a small restaraunt between the Tequendama (centro) and Candelaria. In other words, it is widely available in authentic form in Bogota - not just Medellin. That girl can eat though ... it is incredible to watch. She can eat a large meal like a champ ... she takes the food straight to the face. If I ordered that dish, I would split it with the wife, and we would still have left-overs.

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 21, 2007, 20:17:

ekdog, in my experience, Colombian restaurants - even the little mom and pop tiendas, are very clean. Generally, I would say Colombians take pride in having clean cooking conditions and serve wholesome food; albeit many dishes are very high in fat and calories.

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la campiña says on Sep 21, 2007, 20:30:

El al muerzo, para mi dos veces por una semana, then I eat salads bought in La 14 ave 6 ta Cali, following the stunning chicas plasticas , I often leave with too much fibre, Stop now , ha je ja .

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dwmte7 says on Sep 22, 2007, 07:26:

my suggestion is simply get outta the cities and wander around the pueblos and el campo and visit estaderos--typical outdoor restaurants in el campo-- and you'll discover the best that colombia has to offer. good eating.

dwmte

dwmte

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webmanco says on Sep 22, 2007, 07:29:

The president of Travel Agents Asociation in Colombia once said on an interview that the best restaurants in Colombia is where interdepartamental buses (flotas) drivers eat.

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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poco says on Sep 22, 2007, 15:04:

Quote: In other words, it is widely available in authentic form in Bogota - not just Medellin.

ref: Word is from the locals is that this dish served in Medellin is a MUST EAT. This dish in the same quality is NOT available locally and the local version is NOT THE SAME. I'd chow down on that dish in a second.

Yes, I'd do a 2 hour bus ride but it's not that close. Maybe 6 hours one way.

Sorry about the wording, I wasn't talking about the food.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Sep 22, 2007, 15:12:

Try this one:
jugo de lulo en agua
ensalada mixta
sancocho de gallina al estilo valluno, medio aguacate.
sobrebarriga al horno
aborrajados
arroz blanco

sobremesa:
manjarblanco

it doesn't get better than that...

cheers,
Desi

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 22, 2007, 20:50:

Poco, I have to admit I am not bright enough to be totally sure that I understand what you meant, by your extremely technical use of the English language. I think I understand, after reading your explanation, which I still don't understand 75% of, that you were actually talking about eating my prima in law - not the bandeja paisa? Post that wiggling cola walking down the street again, or I will pretend to be offended. jajajaja

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christobeldawg says on Sep 22, 2007, 22:32:

gotta admit RJ, I noticed the girl first, but that plate of food she is about to plow into still looks great

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famsearch says on Sep 24, 2007, 20:40:

and you all forgot the lowly, but tasty empanadas....

dan

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christobeldawg says on Sep 24, 2007, 20:47:

and those are what? I love the traditional poor people native food. In South Carolina, the soul food is outstanding, that was the traditional food of the blacks over a century ago, and the poor whites adopted much of it as well.

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famsearch says on Sep 24, 2007, 20:53:

they're a type of filled turnover, the shell is usually made of either corn or wheat flour, or corn meal, filled with a filling, meat or non-meat, then deep fried.

dan

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christobeldawg says on Sep 24, 2007, 21:06:

yum. sounds sortof like the staple in England among the regular people, can't remember the name, but it is a meatpie type thing served in all the local pubs. really good, and I found when traveling there I could live on it, pretty much, and it was cheap.

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Lisa Zee says on Sep 24, 2007, 21:57:

Paella or pa el, LOL. Papas rellenas, platano asado (asao) I`ll kill for one!),
Arepa is bread, it is very simple, you eat it with any thing you like,, you can eat a costeno arepa with a paisa arepa, `cose they have so much stuff in it.

UNA AREPA ES PARA COMER CON TODO, COMO EL PAN.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:01:

I give up LZee

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Lisa Zee says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:07:

Don`t, sorry if I confuse you, just go and enjoy everything. I am getting hungry with all this talk, and I can no have any of this delicious plates or arepas GGRRRRHH. I am on the zone diet, gggrrrh!

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goin_south says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:09:

okay, then what do you eat with a paisa???
And, what is the zone diet; something from zona rosa???
Must involve lots of Ron Caldas ;)

Ciao! Gustav.

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Lisa Zee says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:11:

Dinner.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:14:

zone diet equals no arepa Lisa. flour is flour, corn or wheat. the low carb diet went out a few years ago here. all the low carb places went belly up, overnight

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Lisa Zee says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:17:

Yes, no arepa, no papas, no pan, no arroz, no patacon, no platano asado. In my case is because of clucose problem. I only eat now, fish, veg, fruits, salad and nuts, and ofcouse OMEGA 3.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:18:

is it working love?

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Lisa Zee says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:22:

You bet!, I started 4 weeks ago and I don`t have the headaches and get sick like before, and I lost 5 lbs! I walk on the beach about 90 mts almost everyday also.
BY THE WAY.... FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE CARBS, BUT THE LOW GLYCEMIC KIND.

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goin_south says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:27:

I think she's on the PALEOLITHIC DIET, and doesn't know it ;)

Ciao! Gustav.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 24, 2007, 22:32:

if it feels good do it Lisa Zee. GS, well GS, well, never mind.

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 24, 2007, 23:18:

LMAO goin_south. Personally, I am leaning towards starting a strict Neanderthalic diet. It will be berries and red-meat only. Occasionally, the soft underbark of birch trees and cat-tail root.

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goin_south says on Sep 24, 2007, 23:22:

...also referred to as the Grizzly Adamz diet.

Ciao! Gustav.

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 25, 2007, 01:28:

I used to love that show.

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 25, 2007, 01:32:

I can make a mean sassafras tea too. Not too many NYCers can make sassafras tea I bet. 99% couldn't identify the plant I would wager. Ah, the things we "fly overs" learned during our childhood in the "3rd world".

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campbell says on Sep 25, 2007, 02:37:

I ate ceviche every day for two months and the next week I got back to the US my apendix burst. problably unrelated. I still eat ceviche every chance i get

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houstongal says on Sep 25, 2007, 13:55:

hey Christo...were you thinking of a pastie ... that meat and potato filled pie in the UK? They have them in upper Michigan as well.

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Man Tequila says on Sep 25, 2007, 13:58:

We have sassafras trees at our cottage in Canada. The roots taste like root beer. I bet your saspirilla tea is very good RJ.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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famsearch says on Sep 25, 2007, 16:28:

sassafras was a big ingredient in root beer until the gov't found that it has carcinogens. you can't even use sassafras lumber to make cradles either.

dan

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christobeldawg says on Sep 25, 2007, 17:33:

didn't know it was called a pastie Houston but yeah, the meat and potato pie staple served in all the pubs in England

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billyb says on Sep 25, 2007, 17:39:

That's a pastie.

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campbell says on Sep 25, 2007, 20:47:

mdma is made from sasafril which is proccesed from the sassafras plant

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campbell says on Sep 25, 2007, 20:48:

so is rootbeer. weird huh

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 25, 2007, 20:53:

Wow, I learned a few things since my last post in this thread.

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goin_south says on Sep 25, 2007, 22:27:

didn't know it was called a pastie Houston but yeah

Pass the Pasties, Please ;)

Ciao! Gustav.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 26, 2007, 19:36:

RJ I had that exact same dish your sobrina in law had, today, in the US, at a local Colombian restaurant. Excellent, but who can eat all of that?

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 26, 2007, 23:32:

I did it once CBD. I was out of commission for a few hours afterwords. It is a ridiculous amount of food. The serving I had that one time was much bigger than the one in the picture. I felt ... wrong. It probably took 5 months off of my life just for eating that! jajaja

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christobeldawg says on Sep 26, 2007, 23:40:

I may have to enter you into the hot dog eating contest. surely you could take that skinny asian guy.

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 27, 2007, 19:13:

I think a gringo beat that little Japanese guy this year. That Japanese dude sure did have a long run though. Several years in a row. I wonder if that Japanese guy shamed his family by losing the contest this year?

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christobeldawg says on Sep 27, 2007, 19:14:

What about the triple thick bacon on that platter? It's like fatback. I couldn't figure out which part of it to eat without having someone call the paramedics.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 27, 2007, 21:24:

best thing about looking for Colombian food here in SC is that I am getting to know Colombians here

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billyb says on Sep 28, 2007, 05:49:

RJ, yeah last year it was won by Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif.

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Man Tequila says on Sep 28, 2007, 16:27:

If I have a good day at the gym while vacationing in Colombia, I´ll eat a badeja paisa afterwards. Only once have I managed to eat it all, and I´m a big eater. But I can´t bring myself to eat the pure fat betwen the chicharron pig skin and the meaty part (both of which I do eat).

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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billyb says on Sep 28, 2007, 17:51:

Man, I love that bandeja paisa.

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adrimm says on Sep 28, 2007, 18:31:

I love the little mom & pop restaurants, never been sick once, and always very budget friendly.

One of my Colombian faves are Morcillas... mmm

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christobeldawg says on Sep 28, 2007, 19:44:

Even if very hungry, no way I could eat that entire platter. It was great. Now I can't wait to go back to that local Colombian restaurant and try some of the other items. I can't believe I have found a place that serves the food I loved in Colombia without the cost of a hotel and plane ticket.

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billyb says on Sep 28, 2007, 21:27:

I have no problem polishing one off, but you need to make sure you're not doing anything for the next few hours, cause a few minutes after you finish it's siesta time.

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la campiña says on Sep 29, 2007, 00:17:

its like fish and chips

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 29, 2007, 22:57:

Adrimm, I will 2nd the thumbs up for morcillas. I had a rough start ... ate a few morcillas in a road side cafe between Villavo and Acacias. I knew up front what I was eating. But they were so dry and metal flavored. The rice just fell out after taking a bite ... I just didn't like them at first. No taste. Then, I tried them again, and I realized what a GOOD morcilla can taste like. It is now in my top ten foods in Colombia. Number 6, between sopa de menudencias(5) and sweet mango, little bit -o- salt(7). jajaja

And for those who are not familiar with morcillas, they are blood sausages. Very dark colored, filled with rice cooked with blood, and seasoned.

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