Bogotános love cheesy amasijos, giant platters of grilled meats, and a daily dose of the most fantastical fruits on the planet
With nearly 2,000 miles of coastline to its north and west, and the Amazon Rainforest at its heart, Colombia is as dazzlingly rich in natural ingredients as any Latin American country. But unlike Mexico, with its ancient gastronomic traditions, or Peru, where the government and an army of chefs have worked to promote local ingredients and recipes, Colombia hasn’t yet had its moment in the culinary spotlight.
Part of that is due to the fact that, even for Colombians, the food can be difficult to pin down. In Bogotá, with its high altitude and cool climate, the local staples tend to be hearty and starchy — fuel for working folk.
Still, if you don’t know what you’re looking for, the delicious nuances of classic Colombian food can be easy to miss. For a little background, we present the Eater cheat sheet to the cuisine of Bogotá, Colombia.
Arepas are just one example of the full, endless panoply of Colombian amasijos. Variations on the genre are made with corn, cassava, or wheat; sweet or savory; grilled or toasted or baked or fried; and enriched with all manner of cheesy, buttery fillings and toppings. You can eat them as a snack, for breakfast, or as a light meal — but always, always warm. Virtually every Colombian home has aSo what’s not an amasijo? Well, any yeasted bread, for one. And pastries like cakes and tarts.
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