\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

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\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
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If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
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If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
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If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
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\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
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If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
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\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
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\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Here\nwe have our own version of fish and chips, but without the fish and with hot\ndog! It is called salchipapa, which literally means sausage and potatoes, and\nthe dish is, clearly, pieces of fried hot dog with french fries served with a\nlot of sauces. This dish is a heavenly, crunchy meal perfect for an afternoon\nwith friends, a lazy sunday evening, or even served at parties and birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Salchipapa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\nwe have our own version of fish and chips, but without the fish and with hot\ndog! It is called salchipapa, which literally means sausage and potatoes, and\nthe dish is, clearly, pieces of fried hot dog with french fries served with a\nlot of sauces. This dish is a heavenly, crunchy meal perfect for an afternoon\nwith friends, a lazy sunday evening, or even served at parties and birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
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If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Salchipapa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\nwe have our own version of fish and chips, but without the fish and with hot\ndog! It is called salchipapa, which literally means sausage and potatoes, and\nthe dish is, clearly, pieces of fried hot dog with french fries served with a\nlot of sauces. This dish is a heavenly, crunchy meal perfect for an afternoon\nwith friends, a lazy sunday evening, or even served at parties and birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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You can eat this dish at many places in Bogot\u00e1, and in almost all of them, you can also order it at home. I recommend Harvey<\/a>, Bimbi<\/a>, J&R, <\/a>and Donde Pele<\/a>. The best part? It is cheap: you can taste this dish for between $15,000 and $20,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $6.30 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by Krista<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Salchipapa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\nwe have our own version of fish and chips, but without the fish and with hot\ndog! It is called salchipapa, which literally means sausage and potatoes, and\nthe dish is, clearly, pieces of fried hot dog with french fries served with a\nlot of sauces. This dish is a heavenly, crunchy meal perfect for an afternoon\nwith friends, a lazy sunday evening, or even served at parties and birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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This amazing dish is made with shredded corn with little\u00a0potato chips, coste\u00f1o cheese<\/a> (a salty piece of heaven), some protein, which can be meat, chicken, pork, or a combination of all of them, sauces, especially tartar, and sometimes lettuce, so you can say it's healthy! (Not really.) It's not a dish you can call healthy, but it's the perfect definition of fast food, and it's the dish you want to eat on a Sunday afternoon before starting your diet on Monday, at dawn after a good party and a few good drinks, or any time you have a craving for this perfect combination. You can see how this amazing dish looks like in the main picture of this article, good right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can eat this dish at many places in Bogot\u00e1, and in almost all of them, you can also order it at home. I recommend Harvey<\/a>, Bimbi<\/a>, J&R, <\/a>and Donde Pele<\/a>. The best part? It is cheap: you can taste this dish for between $15,000 and $20,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $6.30 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by Krista<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Salchipapa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\nwe have our own version of fish and chips, but without the fish and with hot\ndog! It is called salchipapa, which literally means sausage and potatoes, and\nthe dish is, clearly, pieces of fried hot dog with french fries served with a\nlot of sauces. This dish is a heavenly, crunchy meal perfect for an afternoon\nwith friends, a lazy sunday evening, or even served at parties and birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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You know that us latinos love corn<\/a>, and yes, one of the most traditional fast foods in Bogot\u00e1 is, of course, made with corn. This plate is originally from the Colombian coast, but we love it here in Bogot\u00e1 too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This amazing dish is made with shredded corn with little\u00a0potato chips, coste\u00f1o cheese<\/a> (a salty piece of heaven), some protein, which can be meat, chicken, pork, or a combination of all of them, sauces, especially tartar, and sometimes lettuce, so you can say it's healthy! (Not really.) It's not a dish you can call healthy, but it's the perfect definition of fast food, and it's the dish you want to eat on a Sunday afternoon before starting your diet on Monday, at dawn after a good party and a few good drinks, or any time you have a craving for this perfect combination. You can see how this amazing dish looks like in the main picture of this article, good right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can eat this dish at many places in Bogot\u00e1, and in almost all of them, you can also order it at home. I recommend Harvey<\/a>, Bimbi<\/a>, J&R, <\/a>and Donde Pele<\/a>. The best part? It is cheap: you can taste this dish for between $15,000 and $20,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $6.30 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Krista<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Salchipapa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\nwe have our own version of fish and chips, but without the fish and with hot\ndog! It is called salchipapa, which literally means sausage and potatoes, and\nthe dish is, clearly, pieces of fried hot dog with french fries served with a\nlot of sauces. This dish is a heavenly, crunchy meal perfect for an afternoon\nwith friends, a lazy sunday evening, or even served at parties and birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
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\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
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\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Mazorca desgranada o mazorcada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You know that us latinos love corn<\/a>, and yes, one of the most traditional fast foods in Bogot\u00e1 is, of course, made with corn. This plate is originally from the Colombian coast, but we love it here in Bogot\u00e1 too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This amazing dish is made with shredded corn with little\u00a0potato chips, coste\u00f1o cheese<\/a> (a salty piece of heaven), some protein, which can be meat, chicken, pork, or a combination of all of them, sauces, especially tartar, and sometimes lettuce, so you can say it's healthy! (Not really.) It's not a dish you can call healthy, but it's the perfect definition of fast food, and it's the dish you want to eat on a Sunday afternoon before starting your diet on Monday, at dawn after a good party and a few good drinks, or any time you have a craving for this perfect combination. You can see how this amazing dish looks like in the main picture of this article, good right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can eat this dish at many places in Bogot\u00e1, and in almost all of them, you can also order it at home. I recommend Harvey<\/a>, Bimbi<\/a>, J&R, <\/a>and Donde Pele<\/a>. The best part? It is cheap: you can taste this dish for between $15,000 and $20,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $6.30 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by Krista<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Salchipapa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\nwe have our own version of fish and chips, but without the fish and with hot\ndog! It is called salchipapa, which literally means sausage and potatoes, and\nthe dish is, clearly, pieces of fried hot dog with french fries served with a\nlot of sauces. This dish is a heavenly, crunchy meal perfect for an afternoon\nwith friends, a lazy sunday evening, or even served at parties and birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Food\nis not only about good restaurants and traditional dishes; it\u2019s also about how\nit makes us feel. We live for all those greasy, cheesy, full-of-sauce dishes,\nand in Bogot\u00e1, we know how to make fast food, believe me! Let me take you\nthrough some of my favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mazorca desgranada o mazorcada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You know that us latinos love corn<\/a>, and yes, one of the most traditional fast foods in Bogot\u00e1 is, of course, made with corn. This plate is originally from the Colombian coast, but we love it here in Bogot\u00e1 too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This amazing dish is made with shredded corn with little\u00a0potato chips, coste\u00f1o cheese<\/a> (a salty piece of heaven), some protein, which can be meat, chicken, pork, or a combination of all of them, sauces, especially tartar, and sometimes lettuce, so you can say it's healthy! (Not really.) It's not a dish you can call healthy, but it's the perfect definition of fast food, and it's the dish you want to eat on a Sunday afternoon before starting your diet on Monday, at dawn after a good party and a few good drinks, or any time you have a craving for this perfect combination. You can see how this amazing dish looks like in the main picture of this article, good right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can eat this dish at many places in Bogot\u00e1, and in almost all of them, you can also order it at home. I recommend Harvey<\/a>, Bimbi<\/a>, J&R, <\/a>and Donde Pele<\/a>. The best part? It is cheap: you can taste this dish for between $15,000 and $20,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $6.30 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by Krista<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Salchipapa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\nwe have our own version of fish and chips, but without the fish and with hot\ndog! It is called salchipapa, which literally means sausage and potatoes, and\nthe dish is, clearly, pieces of fried hot dog with french fries served with a\nlot of sauces. This dish is a heavenly, crunchy meal perfect for an afternoon\nwith friends, a lazy sunday evening, or even served at parties and birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the mazorcada, this dish has many variations. You can eat it in its simplest form, that is, sausage and potatoes, which is perfect, but you can also find it with different sauces like ketchup, rosada<\/em> (ketchup and mayonnaise) , mustard, or tartar. In some places, they also serve it with different proteins such as pork, beef, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes it is served not with french fries, but with other potato varieties like \u201cpapa criolla<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try this delicacy for a very low price, from $5,000 to $15,000 Colombian pesos ($1.60 to $4.70 USD), depending on the different varieties and where you go. I recommend you try the ones from La Marimonda Del Mono<\/a>, a place in Chapinero<\/a> that is to die for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fast
\u00a9 Photograph by James <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotdogs and burgers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know hotdogs and burgers are the default fast food dishes, and it can be difficult to top your favorite ones from your city, but in Bogot\u00e1, we also take these two to another level. We sometimes put the unimaginable on them and it works! For example, our hot dogs can come with potato chips, cheese, lettuce or cabbage, tomato, onion, pickles, a lot of sauces, and even fruit<\/a>! Pineapple to be specific. Hot dogs are our go-to food after party, so we need this kind of power in them. You will find hot dog carts on the corners of the typical party locations. Or you can try the hot dogs in MR Bross <\/a>\u00a0or Perros JR; <\/a>\u00a0they are normally open till pretty late.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know how to make special burgers with different cheeses, plantain<\/a>, jam, avocado, chips, and a lot of ingredients that will blow your<\/g> mind. There are a lot of good places to eat. We have our own burger restaurant chain called El Corral<\/a> that has fast food places and restaurants all over the city, and you'll find a great variety of hamburgers; my favorite is the coste\u00f1a, which comes with fried plantain, coste\u00f1o cheese, and suero<\/g> coste\u00f1o (a Colombian type of sour cream). It may sound weird, but it\u2019s awesome! In the next picture, you can see another hamburg<\/g>er<\/g> from El Corral: a filling burger called \u201cCorralisima todo terreno<\/g>,\u201d another option you can try, especially when you are really hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hamburger places you can visit are Home<\/a>, Gordo<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, and Chefs burger<\/a>. You can find these burgers for between $15,000 and $30,000 Colombian pesos ($4.70 - $9.50 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This food is waiting for you <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ones I told you about are my favorites, but there are other options you don't want to miss either, like our particular way of eating pizza. You can find places that will sell you pizza by the slice with different toppings, like plums with bacon, chicken, and mushrooms, or Hawaiian pizza (pineapple and ham). You could also try our filled arepas with all kinds of fillings, such as \u201ccarne desmechada<\/a>,\u201d cheeses, avocado, eggs, sauces, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So remember, when you come to Bogot\u00e1, you should save a meal between all the typical foods that you have to try, and treat yourself to something different from our fast food! You can go to the places I told you, or you can visit one of the many food truck places around the city, so you can try them all at once! You can find food trucks in Zona Rosa near Atlantis, or on Calle 73 at Carrera 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nare you waiting for? Doesn't it sound amazing? I bet you are already hungry!\nCome try our not healthy, but full-of-flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, amazing fast\nfood; you will not regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is fast food in your country? Is it similar? What would you like to try? Tell us your impressions! And check out more on our website to see everything you need to know for your trip to this great city. Be ready to leave with a few extra poun<\/g>ds,<\/g> but a lot of amazing experiences and a happy stomach!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Fast food in Bogot\u00e1 you definitely have to try","post_excerpt":"All you need to know about fast food in Bogot\u00e1: the dishes and the places you don't want to miss during your visit if you are a fast food lover.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-food-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 10:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 15:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2497,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:52:35","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:52:35","post_content":"\n

If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and typical Colombian fruits you'll find; you'll want to try them all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia is a country with immense natural wealth and in the vastness of its territory, numerous varieties of fruits are cultivated with all the flavors of the tropics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect place to find fresh products from all over the country. This article will show you some fruits that you should try on your trip to the Colombian capital, including sweet and sour fruits that will fill your visit with flavor and color, and others that will be completely new to your palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lulo is a fruit that only grows in Central and South America. Its flavor is very special; it is somewhere between acidic and sweet, and it\u2019s bright orange on the outside and green on the inside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colombia it is eaten in many ways: you can try it by simply eating the fruit by itself (sometimes with sugar on top), or find it in desserts<\/a>, juices, ice cream and other typical food and drinks that will surely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of restaurants in Bogot\u00e1 you will find lulo juice, so do not hesitate to ask for it to accompany your meals, you will not regret it.  You can also try it in a typical preparation called \"lulada\", which is made with ice, sugar, lemon, and of course with the pulp of lulo. There is also a cocktail by the same name, \u201cpoisoned\u201d with typical Colombian aguardiente, vodka or with gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lulos\"
\u00a9 Photograph by David Hernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maracuy\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like lulo, this is a typical fruit from South America. It is the fruit of a climbing plant, which grows in the warmer places of the continent. You may have heard it as Passion Fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its taste is something unique and quite acidic. It is yellow and green on the outside, and inside it\u2019s yellow with black seeds. It is used to make desserts, ice creams,  juices, and sauces<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maracuy\u00e1 juice at lunch will make your meal a magical moment, believe me. This is a fruit like no other; when you try it you will realize that you have never tasted anything with equal flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maracuy\u00e1\"
\u00a9 Photograph by arifarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guayaba (guava in english) is the fruit of a variety of tropical trees, with a unique sweet flavor, it\u2019s green on the outside, and pink inside, which gives it a quite exotic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the country, it is one of the most appetizing fruits; all families consume it in one way or another. It is the fundamental element of one of the most emblematic Colombian typical sweets, the \"bocadillo<\/a>\", which is prepared with sugar cane, sometimes sweet milk and is traditionally packaged in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guayaba is also a perfect natural remedy when you have stomach problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guayaba
\u00a9 Photograph by Adelia Rosalinda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feijoa is a typical tropical fruit. It is green on the outside and white on the inside, it has a pronounced aroma and a taste that you will only find in this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this fruit, you can make drinks<\/a>, jellies, jams, desserts, sweets. You\u2019ll probably find that it tastes better in juices because that way, it can be sweetened a bit. It is acidic, very nutritious and with a slightly earthy flavor. If you eat it raw, it is eaten with the peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feijoa
\u00a9 Photograph by russellstreet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carambola <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carambola is a really beautiful fruit and it is also delicious! It is a dark yellow on the inside and out,  and its shape is really interesting because when you cut it looks like a star! It is normally used as decoration of all kinds of sweets, drinks and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fruit is sweet and acidic, and you can try it fresh, with the peel, or in salads and  juices.
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\"Carambola
\u00a9 Photograph by christian ananta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This fruit has a rare appearance (something like a big green dinosaur egg) and it has a taste as unique as its looks. Inside, it is white similar to a fish and its texture is like that of a custard, but do not be fooled; it\u2019s a delicious mixture of acidic and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is normally enjoyed more as a juice, and it is so popular in the capital that you can find little carts all over the city selling this juice. Ask for it! You will be amazed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Guan\u00e1bana\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Papaya is a really sweet fruit with a bright orange color on the inside and it can be yellow, orange and green on the outside. It is a fruit that is consumed a lot in Colombia and in Bogot\u00e1, especially for breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You eat it without the skin and without the black seeds you find inside. Its pulp is very juicy and sweet. You can try it like that, fresh and juicy, or as a juice. It is a low-calorie fruit good for digestion that you definitely have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Papaya
\u00a9 Photograph by Alida Ferreira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uchuvas are small orange balls. They have a mild flavor; a little sweet and sour, and you will find them in many places. They are great as a snack! Or you can also try them in sauces and dressings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very typical Colombian fruit that will surprise you for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Uchuvas\"
\u00a9 Photograph by Steve Buissinne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fruits for everyone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of my favorite tropical and exotic fruits you can find in Bogot\u00e1, but these are not the only ones. You will find many more incredible fruits in the capital like corozo, granadilla, pitahaya, tomate de \u00e1rbol, zapote and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,  I assure you that the tropical fruits that you already know have a special flavor here: the pineapple and the watermelon are the sweetest you will taste! The mango, for example, won\u2019t be like the ones you\u2019ve tried and more yellow than you have ever seen it!  We also eat mango green with lemon, salt, and pepper and it's called \"mango biche\". The coconut will leave you breathless, and you will want to drink the delicious coconut lemonade that they sell in restaurants all the time. Avocados are big, creamy and full of flavor! Really, I\u2019m not exaggerating,  it is fruit paradise here! And if that was not enough, thanks to the weather and ideal geographic location of Colombia, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables at a very good price. You can buy all these fruits in any supermarket<\/a>, neighborhood stores or in popular markets like Paloquemao<\/a> (markets' website here)<\/a> and you will only need between 3,000 and 6,000 Colombian pesos to buy them ($1-2 USD). Also, you can find juices from 6,000 to 12,000 Colombian pesos ($2-4 USD) and you will see small carts that sell fruit throughout the city, where you can buy a cup of fruit for only  2,000 Colombian pesos! ($0.6 USD) amazing right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it is important to know that Colombians love milk, so they tend to drink some juices with milk. In restaurants, it is very common for them to ask if you want juices in water or milk, so be prepared for that (read our article about traditional Colombian juices here<\/a>). I know it may sound a little strange, but they are like delicious fruity milkshakes! Try them if you dare; the biggest risk is that you'll love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article Colombian fruits: how to eat them like a local pro <\/a>to know more about this tasty and wonderful world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any other favorite tropical fruit? Share them with us! And go to our website to find out everything else you definitely have to try in Bogot\u00e1!<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian fruits to try when coming to Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you are a fruit lover you will love Bogot\u00e1! You'll be surprised at the variety of fresh tropical and authentic\nColombian fruits you find here.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-fruits","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:40:42","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:40:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2497","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2421,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-02-05 17:03:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-05 22:03:41","post_content":"\n

If you want to try Colombian gastronomy on your visit to Bogot\u00e1, you have to try \u201cBandeja Paisa,\u201d one of the most typical Colombian dishes that will leave you full (believe me), but wishing for more.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian gastronomy is full of flavour and amazing ingredients. Proof of this is a Colombian typical dish called \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d, a dish with so many components which mix so incredibly well that it will make you rethink how much is too much. This dish is typical from Antioquia, a region from northwest Colombia, but you can find it easily in the capital. Even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1, it\u2019s so colombian that everyone, in any region, loves it! And believe me, you will not regret trying it! This article will take you through each element of the dish and leave you wanting to try it right away, so prepare to have a craving for \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d without having tasted it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you read that right: powdered meat is one of the important parts of the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d. It is made from cooked and seasoned beef passed through the food processor, leaving a powder full of flavor and ideal to mix with the other dish components.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would not prefer not to eat your meat in powder form, and you think it will be too weird, you can order this dish with a steak, although the traditional way is with the meat made into dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People always say that each civilization or country has a basic cereal, like the western world has wheat, and the Mexicans and Latino Americans have corn. In the case of Colombia, I think there are two, first corn obviously, but also rice is a fundamental part of their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a popular Colombian phrase that says \"if there is rice, there is lunch\" (Si hay arroz, hay almuerzo). And it is true, it is very rare to see a Colombian lunch without rice, so this typical dish could not be the exception. The white rice from the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d  is fundamental to mix of the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beans <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this dish has pinto beans stewed with onion, tomato, carrot and sometimes pork hocks, which leave soft and soaked beans that mix perfectly with rice and powdered meat. Already craving this dish? Wait there's more, much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicharr\u00f3n is something that you will have to try in Colombia, it is eaten as an entr\u00e9e or as a snack, but it is also an important part of this great dish. It is fried pork belly Colombian-style!, fried perfection, need I say more?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As if it were not enough, this dish also has chorizo, a type of pork sausage that you\u2019ve probably heard of before asit is typical in many Hispanic countries, but they are all different, and the Colombian chorizo has something special, you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado, arepa, pl\u00e1tano and fried egg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, the \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d tops everything else we have seen, with a piece of avocado, fried sweet plantain, arepa (typical cornbread) and a fried egg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heavenly mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don't you think this mix sounds wonderful? In this case, too much does not exist right? I mean, meat, beans, rice, avocado, chicharr\u00f3n, arepa, egg, chorizo, I almost would like if there were more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d is, I'm sure you're dying to try it. Do not worry, when you come to Colombia you'll find it in many places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bogot\u00e1, for example, you can eat a good \u201cBandeja paisa\u201d even if it is not a typical dish from Bogot\u00e1. Since the capital is so big and diverse, you will find Colombian gastronomy from all regions, that`s one of the beauties of it:the taste of all of Colombia in one city. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try this amazing dish in: Comedorcito Paisa (comedorcitopaisa.com<\/a>), \u00a0Andr\u00e9s (www.andrescarnederes.co<\/a>m), El consulado paisa, El poblado, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bandeja paisa can cost you between 25.000 and 40.000 colombian pesos ($8 -13 USD). I recommend that you eat this dish for lunch because it's a pretty heavy dish, as you can tell by its ingredients! It's a perfect lunch to give you all the energy to continue touring Bogot\u00e1 and be full until dinner! Or even until breakfast the next day. And if you want to make this experience even more Colombian, you should eat it accompanied by a tropical fruit juice like lulo or maracuy\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to try this dish? Share your opinions with us, what else would you like to try in Colombia? Go to our website and you will find many other articles that will leave you excited to come to this incredible country. The Bandeja paisa and many other wonderful things await you!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy on a plate: bandeja paisa in Bogot\u00e1","post_excerpt":"If you want to try our gastronomy, try the \u201cBandeja Paisa\u201d in Bogot\u00e1, one of the most typical Colombian dishes\nthat for sure will satisfy your appetite.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bandeja-paisa-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-17 16:12:06","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-17 21:12:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2363,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-31 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-31 14:33:50","post_content":"\n

A cheese lover has to know all the cheeses they needs<\/g> to try when they visit a new place, right? Bogot\u00e1 is no exception, and this article will guide you through the Colombian cheeses that you will have the chance to try when you visit this great capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the country, different types of cheeses are made that will awaken your senses. Most of them are fresh cheese,<\/g> because Colombia does not have a tradition of aged ones. In Bogot\u00e1, you can try a wide variety of soft cheeses full of flavor that will make you add a few to your favorite cheese list (I know I did!).<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campesino<\/g><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Eddy Mildford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campesino cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in Colombia. It is a white cheese, fresh and compact. When heated it becomes soft but does not melt. It is perfect with bread or with the typical Colombian arepa!<\/a> It is also widely used for typical Colombian sweets like \"brevas con arequipe\"<\/a>, which is figgs with dulce de leche and sometimes this cheese is added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not want to miss trying this cheese at breakfast over an warm arepa with butter and salt (I think it made my mouth water a little just writing that line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuajada <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by muycolombiano.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\nCuajada is an extremely fresh cheese and is the basis for the production of\nother cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a very soft cheese with a fairly neutral flavor, so it is used mostly for\ndesserts and to combine with jams and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me, you can not leave Bogota without trying the \"cuajada con melao\", which is this soft cheese bathed in sweet cane sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doble crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The doble<\/g> crema cheese is another cheese widely consumed in Colombia. It is a string cheese, like mozzarella or oaxaca, firm and smooth, not as white as fresh cheese and tastes moderately salty and fresh, and it melts easily, making it perfect for sandwiches and filled arepas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncheese is typically used for the traditional afternoon snack of Bogot\u00e1 (called\n\u201clas onces\u201d in Spanish), which is cheese with hot chocolate! I know it may\nsound a little weird, but when you try it you'll understand why they work\ntogether Imagine a piece of cheese melted by the hot chocolate fusing the salty\nand the sweet perfectly. You have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Bertahan Luxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coste\u00f1o\ncheese is a typical cheese from the Colombian coast, but is eaten all over the\ncountry. It is one of my favorites to be honest, it is  fresh and salty, compact and a bit dry, but\nits flavor is incredibly rich, especially for a fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It is perfect to eat alone or a little roasted, since it does not melt. It is also delicious incorporated in other preparations, such as in the flour of arepas<\/a>, the delicious bu\u00f1uelo<\/a>s, or with  sweet corn, where the combination of salty and sweet will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nis the only semi-aged cheese in the country. It is pale yellow, slightly bright\nwith a great flavor, and also slightly acidic with a salty finish and a strong\naroma. It is not a very mature cheese but it is reserved between 10 and 20 days\nin maturation cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nis a perfect cheese to gratinate a dish, to eat with a glass of wine or in a\nsalad, and it is also sometimes used to eat with hot chocolate like the doble\ncrema cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pera <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\npera cheese is fresh, acidic, not quite ripe, and also string-like. Its name means\npear in Spanish, because it is usually presented in small quantities in the\nform of a pear, so it is consumed a lot as a snack, but it is also available in\na larger quantity in cube form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a light flavor perfect to eat alone as a snack or for salads. You can also find it mixed with bocadillo<\/a> (sweet guava), a combination you don't want to miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Bogot\u00e1  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surely\nyou are anxiously waiting for the moment you arrive in Bogota to try these\ndelicious cheeses. Believe me, the quality of Colombian cheeses will leave you\nmore than satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cheeses you can find in any supermarket<\/a> or neighborhood store. Since they are national products, you will also notice that they are not very expensive; you can find them for between 5,000 and 15,000 Colombian pesos ($1,5 -4,7 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can try them in different preparations in restaurants and coffee shops. For example, if you want to eat a good cheese with hot chocolate on a cold Bogot\u00e1 afternoon, you can go to La Florida<\/a>, a traditional pastry restaurant in the center of Bogot\u00e1, or you can go to Chibchombia<\/a> in the neighborhood of la Macarena for some cuajada<\/g> con melao<\/g>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou have a few extra days in Bogot\u00e1 you could go to visit the cheese town of\nColombia called \"Ubat\u00e9\". This small town on the outskirts of the\ncapital is known for its production of milk and cheese, and is the perfect\nplace to get super fresh and super good cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other Colombian cheeses that you like? Share it with us! And go to our website to discover all the other delights you can find in Bogot\u00e1 and everything you can not miss on your trip to this great capital.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking for the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1? Here\u2019s my top six","post_excerpt":"A cheese lover has to know where the best cheeses in Bogot\u00e1 are. Follow this guide through the Colombian\ncheeses that you can try in this great city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-cheeses-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-03 18:35:34","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-03 23:35:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2363","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2307,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2019-01-25 08:00:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-25 13:00:20","post_content":"\n

Not only is colombian food awesome, but\nyou also have amazing sauces to put on your food! Find out which sauces you\ncan`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces\ncan make everything better, bring out flavours and complement a meal in the\nperfect way. In Colombia, you will confirm this when you try all the amazing\nsauces you can find.  Fun fact: you\nshould know that the word for sauce in Spanish (salsa)  is the same as that used for the type of\nmusic, so you can expect some sauces with a lot of Latin flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guacamole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We already know avocados are one of the best fruits of all time (Read Colombian fruits you have to try), so you will be happy to know that in Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, you will be able to find guacamole in many places. Colombian guacamole is made with avocado, onion, lemon, coriander, salt and pepper, and sometimes tomato and a little chili for a light spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cream of the gods is normally used for patacones<\/g>, in barbeques, for arepas, for empanadas, and to top pretty much anything you want, because everything tastes better with avocado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hogao <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Typical
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHogao\u201d is a very traditional Colombian sauce, which is used as a base for several typical stews or to put on top of patacones, arepas, yucca, etc. It's a simple sauce, but full of flavor and goes well with so many things! You can find it in restaurants and also in street food (Bogota's vending carts<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its main ingredients are onion and tomato, which together with garlic, salt, pepper and<\/g> many times cumin, creates a delicious tomato paste when cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so who doesn't like some spice in their food? Colombians are also good at making hot sauces and the best known is called \"aj\u00ed\", which is also the name of the chile used to make it. The chili is used to give a spicy touch to many foods, empanadas especially, but also patacones, arepas<\/a>, and even meats and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\ncelestial liquid is made of hot red chili pepper, white vinegar, water, salt,\nsugar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, coriander, parsley, long onion and tomato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by Nicole Tarazona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aj\u00ed de man\u00ed <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is\nanother kind of aj\u00ed typical of southern Colombia made with peanuts. It isn\u2019t as strong as \"aj\u00ed\" thanks to the peanuts, but the\nmore traditional ones are usually spicy too. It is used\nespecially for empanadas, pipian tamales and other dishes of the Cauca and\nNari\u00f1o region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is made with long onions, oil, roasted peanuts,\nfresh coriander, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Unlike\nthe traditional \"chili\", this sauce is thicker, more homogeneous and\nof a light brown color like that of peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Bogot\u00e1 and you want to try to make these sauces yourself, you will be happy to know that they are cheap and you can find the ingredients easily. You can find the fruits and vegetables in supermarkets<\/a> or in little fruits and vegetables shops you will find in every neighborhood, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nI said, these sauces are cheap, for example an avocado can cost between 1.000\nand 4.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 - 1,3 USD) depending on the size. You can buy one pound of  tomatoes\nfor 1.000 - 2.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 -0.66 USD), one pound of onions for\n1.000 colombian pesos ($ 0.35 USD), garlic for less than 1.000 colombian pesos\n($0.1 USD), cumin for 1,800 - 2,500 Colombian pesos ($ 0.60 -0.80 USD) and a\npound of lemons for 2,500 colombian pesos ($0.80 USD). You see? Easy to make, cheap and\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSalsa\u201d for everything <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever\nyou go to a place to eat traditional food in Bogot\u00e1 or Colombia, you will be\nable to find a lot of these sauces, and you will realize they are the perfect\ncomplement for the perfect food. You for sure can't leave this country without\ntrying a patacon with hogao, or an empanada dripping with aj\u00ec, or a salty\npotato covered by guacamole. Believe me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of places in Bogot\u00e1 where you can try these amazing sauces. For example, if you want to try good empanadas<\/a> and top them with these different sauces you can go to \u201cT\u00edpicas\u201d<\/a>, or Empanaditas & Co<\/a> or \u201cEmpanaditas de Pipian\u201d<\/a>, and here you will find the \u201caj\u00ed de man\u00ed\u201d. For patacones<\/a><\/g>, I recommend \u201cPatacones\u201d<\/a> (yeah, the name is that obvious), or any of \u201cAndr\u00e9s Express\u201d<\/a>. These are only some recommendations, but you will find countless places in any corner of Bogot\u00e1, so don't worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other sauces that you like? Share your comments with us! And go to our website to learn more about traditional Colombian cuisine and all the wonderful dishes you have to try when you are in Colombia. If the sauces sound so good, don\u00b4t you want to know more about the food you will try them with? <\/p>\n","post_title":"Typical Colombian sauces: a journey through amazing flavors","post_excerpt":"Not only is Colombian food awesome, but you also have amazing sauces! Find out here the typical Colombian sauces you can`t miss when you visit Bogot\u00e1. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"typical-colombian-sauces","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:38:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:38:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2307","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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