If you expect to find spicy food in Colombia, you will be quite surprised. They simply don't prefer hot spices, although you will notice several similar ingredients some other kitchens in this area use, for example Mexican. They enjoy fried food, and fry just about anything. Some Colombian food recipes are quite simple, and you can easily prepare their specialties, if you have some basic ingredients.
Masarepa is often used in these recipes. This type of precooked cornmeal is really something you cannot imagine their specialties without. They use it for making Tamales, Empanadas and Arepas. One of the most popular spices is Sazon Goya. This is actually a mixture of garlic powder, saffron and cumin. Coriander, or Cilantro is also really popular.
Empanadas are probably one of the most popular dishes in Colombia. This filled dough is simple to prepare. You should simply mix 2 cups water with one and a half cups Masarepa, with vegetable oil, salt and Sazon Goya. The dough has to be smooth and it needs to be left to rest for a while.
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.
Arepas are simple but delicious cakes you can serve as a side dish or enjoy them as snacks. They are prepared using the same amount of cheese and Masarepa, with the addition of water, vegetable oil and salt. Make a dough and knead it for a few minutes, until it become smooth. Make small circles and fry them in deep vegetable oil. They should be golden and crispy, but soft inside.
You will find cumin in numerous Colombian recipes. It is mostly toasted before ground, and gives specific taste. Anchiote is another traditional spice, made of ground Annatto seeds. It can be found in form of powder or as paste. Although it tastes as peppers, it is mainly used for coloring foods. You will find garlic just about everywhere, including fish and meat dishes, pastries and rice.
Tamales are a little bit more complicated to prepare. Every region in Colombia has its own recipe, but this really is one interesting dish. It contains corn as well. You will find it in any Colombian restaurant, and you should give it a chance.
Masarepa is often used in these recipes. This type of precooked cornmeal is really something you cannot imagine their specialties without. They use it for making Tamales, Empanadas and Arepas. One of the most popular spices is Sazon Goya. This is actually a mixture of garlic powder, saffron and cumin. Coriander, or Cilantro is also really popular.
Empanadas are probably one of the most popular dishes in Colombia. This filled dough is simple to prepare. You should simply mix 2 cups water with one and a half cups Masarepa, with vegetable oil, salt and Sazon Goya. The dough has to be smooth and it needs to be left to rest for a while.
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.
Arepas are simple but delicious cakes you can serve as a side dish or enjoy them as snacks. They are prepared using the same amount of cheese and Masarepa, with the addition of water, vegetable oil and salt. Make a dough and knead it for a few minutes, until it become smooth. Make small circles and fry them in deep vegetable oil. They should be golden and crispy, but soft inside.
You will find cumin in numerous Colombian recipes. It is mostly toasted before ground, and gives specific taste. Anchiote is another traditional spice, made of ground Annatto seeds. It can be found in form of powder or as paste. Although it tastes as peppers, it is mainly used for coloring foods. You will find garlic just about everywhere, including fish and meat dishes, pastries and rice.
Tamales are a little bit more complicated to prepare. Every region in Colombia has its own recipe, but this really is one interesting dish. It contains corn as well. You will find it in any Colombian restaurant, and you should give it a chance.
0 comments:
Post a Comment