This week I chose to blog about Colombia. I had taken The South American Table out from the library, and thought I'd browse through it until I found a recipe that sounded good, and I'd blog about that country. I seriously LOVE this cookbook!
One of the things I've noticed is winter is the perfect time to complete my country challenges because so many of the dishes in the books that are traditional and popular and stews and soups, rich and hearty things. I did notice during the summer, I had trouble finding lighter recipes that didn't require all day cooking!
So on to Colombia!
The cuisine is strongly influenced by the indigenous cuisine blended with European cuisine and local ingredients. The culture has been influenced by so many different groups, including Latin American, Caribbean, South American, African (slaves), and European.
The Colombian diet is rich in potatoes, beef, chicken, pork, fish, corn, rice, plantains, onion, garlic, pepper, tomatoes, beans, peas, and lentils.
The climate of Colombia grows a great variety of crops because the Andes Mountains created a fertile basin where vegetation is abundant.
The climate of Colombia grows a great variety of crops because the Andes Mountains created a fertile basin where vegetation is abundant.
This week I chose to make two potato dishes from Bogota!
1 comment:
I can't wait to see what you make. As a Spanish teacher I know many native Colombians and they ALWAYS have a banana (not plantain) on the side of EVERY meal and eat it with whatever...meaning they will slice it up and put it into their chicken noodle soup. You should try that with your meals this week. They say it tastes incomplete without it...I'll trust your judgment :)
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