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Arepas
What is it: Flatten maize grilled over heat that you can be filled or combined with almost anything.
Taste: Colombia, this tastes like Colombia. Although many other countries make arepas as well.
Conclusion: Heavenly and versatile.
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Bandeja Paisa
What is it: The quintessential Colombian dish with origins in the state of Antioquia. It's a platter with a combination of red beans, a fried egg, avocado, fried plantains, chicharron, rice, ground beef, and pork sausage. Food combinations vary greatly, but this is what typically comes in the platter.
Taste: A culinary rainbow of Colombia.
Conclusion: Skip the diet and just eat it.
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Ajiaco
What is it: A thick and hearty chicken and potato soup.
Taste: Magnificent.
Conclusion: It's literally bursting with a ton of amazing flavors.
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Aborrajados
What is it: Fried plantains stuffed with cheese.
Taste: Truly heavenly.
Conclusion: Plantains and cheese — what's not to love?
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Sancocho Trifásico
What is it: A delicious three meat soup with with variety of ingredients.
Taste: Deeply rich and meaty.
Conclusion:
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Obelas
What is it: A thin waffle-like wafer with arequipe in the middle. Essentially an amazing dessert sandwich.
Taste: Delectably sweet and crunchy .
Conclusion: Get in my belly!
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Changua
What is it: A hearty breakfast soup with eggs and milk.
Taste: The best way to start your day.
Conclusion: This makes the most important meal of the day all the more special.
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Pandebono
What is it: Yuca cheese bread.
Taste: So good you might end up eating 20 before you know it.
Conclusion: You can't have just one.
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Caldo de Costilla
What is it: A soup featuring beef ribs, herbs, and spices.
Taste: So nice and so right.
Conclusion: Get out and go get some!
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Cazuela de Mariscos
What is it: A rich and flavorful seafood stew.
Taste: One of the best seafood dishes you've ever had.
Conclusion: Add it to your "to eat" list.
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Tajadas de Plátano
What is it: Fried, ripe plantain chips. These also exist in many culinary cultures.
Taste: Like home.
Conclusion: These go with everything, eat them whenever you can.
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Chocolate con Queso
What is it: Traditional hot chocolate with mozzarella cheese in the cup.
Taste: An excellent blend of the sweetness of chocolate, with the soft saltniess of cheese.
Conclusion: Great for the cold weather, or any weather really.
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Sancocho de Gallina
What is it: A chicken soup that's traditionally made with hens.
Taste: Hearty and robust.
Conclusion: If you like chicken soup you got to try this.
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Patacones / Tostones
What is it: Twice fried green plantains. Shoutout to all the other wonderful food cultures that make these.
Taste: The best kind of savory.
Conclusion: They go with everything, so just eat them!
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Arroz con Coco
What is it: Coconut rice.
Taste: Sweet and lovely.
Conclusion: A sweet treat that's easy to make and easy to love.
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Buñuelos Colombianos
What is it: Starchy bread balls with gooey queso costeño in the middle.
Taste: Simply magnificent.
Conclusion: You need these in your life, forever and always.
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Empanadas
What is it: Stuff and fried pastries with a variety of fillings. These exist in many countries throughout the world.
Taste: Delectable.
Conclusion: Empanadas for president!
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Arroz Atollado
What is it: A medley of chicken, rice, pork, potatoes vegetables and spices from the Valle del Cauca region.
Taste: Creamy and wonderful.
Conclusion: Regional deliciousness perfected.
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