Colombia, by Fire

Bandeja Paisa

Paisa Platter

The crown jewel of Antioquian cuisine — a monumental platter of red beans, white rice, chicharrón, chorizo, morcilla, fried egg, avocado, arepa, and hogao. A meal that tells the story of Paisa resilience and abundance.

2 hr 45 minAdvanced

Bogotá / Cundiboyacense

Ajiaco Santafereño

Bogotá Chicken & Potato Soup

The soul of Bogotá in a bowl — a thick, aromatic soup made with three varieties of Colombian potato, shredded chicken, corn, and the irreplaceable guascas herb. Served with cream and capers.

2 hr6–8 servings

National / Pan-Colombian

Sancocho de Gallina

Hen Sancocho

Colombia's most beloved Sunday ritual — a slow-cooked hen soup with yuca, plantain, corn, and potatoes. Every family has their version, but the soul is always the same.

2 hr 20 min8–10 servings

Colombian Cazuela de Mariscos with shrimp, crab, and coconut broth

Caribbean Coast

Cazuela de Mariscos

Seafood Cazuela

Cartagena's luxurious seafood stew — a rich coconut milk broth loaded with shrimp, lobster, crab, and fish, seasoned with the aromatics of the Caribbean coast.

1 hr4–6 servings

Colombian Empanadas golden fried corn masa pockets

IntermediateStreet Food

National / Pan-Colombian

Empanadas Colombianas

Colombian Empanadas

Colombia's most beloved street food — crispy fried corn masa pockets filled with seasoned beef and potato, served with ají.

1 hr 5 min12 servings

Colombian Arepa Paisa white corn arepa on a griddle

BeginnerStreet Food

Arepa Paisa

Paisa White Corn Arepa

The simplest and most iconic Colombian arepa — a thin, white corn disc griddled until lightly charred, served with butter and salt.

25 min6 servings

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Colombia's Culinary Map

Explore by Region

12 recipes

Antioquia / Paisa

Bandeja Paisa, Arepas, and the soul of Colombian mountain cooking.

15 recipes

Caribbean Coast

Coconut rice, fresh seafood, and the vibrant flavors of the coast.

16 recipes

Bogotá & Highlands

Ajiaco, Changua, and the refined cuisine of the Andean capital.

3 recipes

Pacific Coast

Encocado, Sancocho de Pescado, and Afro-Colombian traditions.

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On the Streets

Street Food Classics

All street food

IntermediateStreet Food

National / Pan-Colombian

Empanadas Colombianas

Colombian Empanadas

Colombia's most beloved street food — crispy fried corn masa pockets filled with seasoned beef and potato, served with ají.

1 hr 5 min12 servings

BeginnerStreet Food

Arepa Paisa

Paisa White Corn Arepa

The simplest and most iconic Colombian arepa — a thin, white corn disc griddled until lightly charred, served with butter and salt.

25 min6 servings

IntermediateStreet Food

Caribbean Coast

Arepa de Huevo

Egg-Stuffed Arepa

The Caribbean coast's most beloved street food — a corn arepa fried once, opened, filled with a raw egg, then fried again until the egg is cooked inside.

40 min6 servings

Colombian Arepa de Choclo sweet corn arepa with cheese

BeginnerStreet Food

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Arepa de Choclo

Sweet Corn Arepa

A sweet, thick corn arepa made from fresh choclo (sweet corn), griddled and served with butter and queso blanco. A Colombian breakfast favorite.

30 min6 servings

More Than Recipes

The Story Behind
Every Dish

Colombian cuisine is the story of nine regions, three mountain ranges, two oceans, and centuries of indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions meeting at the table.

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Easy Colombian Recipes

New to Colombian cooking? These beginner-friendly recipes are the perfect introduction to the flavors of Colombia.

Colombian Sancocho de Pescado with fresh fish, yuca, and plantain