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What to eat in Colombia? Top 3 Colombian Cheese Dishes

Last update: Fri Feb 14 2025
Top 3 Colombian Cheese Dishes
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SINCELEJO, Colombia
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Mote de queso
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Mote de queso is a traditional soup originating from the Atlantic Coast area of the country. It's made with a combination of yam, salty and crumbly Costeño cheese, onions, garlic, scallions, tomatoes, cumin, and lime juice. There are many variations on the soup and most families have their own recipe.


Once cooked, the soup should have a creamy consistency, with small and tender yam chunks here and there. It's often served with fried plantains or tostones on the side.

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Arepa de queso is a Colombian variety of arepas which have a dough that is combined with cheese such as queso fresco or queso seco. When served, these arepas are split in half, then spread with butter and filled with more cheese, according to personal preferences, although they can also be consumed plain.


In Colombia, they are often paired with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Plátanos asados is a Colombian dish that is usually served as a side dish or an appetizer. It is quite simple to prepare the dish, which is made with ripe plantains, butter or oil, and thick slices of mozzarella. Apart from this classic version, some people also like to use guava slices in addition to the cheese.


The plantains are peeled, rubbed with butter or oil, baked, then slit open horizontally and stuffed with mozzarella. The combination is then returned to the oven for a short while so that the cheese melts, and the dish is ready to be consumed. It is recommended to garnish it with hot sauce, if desired.

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