Colombian Appetizers

Pan de yuca is a traditional bread consisting of cassava flour, eggs, and cheese. It is usually shaped into small, round balls. The bread is popular throughout Colombia and Ecuador, although there are variations on pan de yuca throughout Latin Ame... READ MORE

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 ver... READ MORE

Aborrajado is a Colombian dish consisting of cheese-stuffed sweet plantain slices that are battered and deep-fried. Although the name aborrajado means battered, the dish can also be baked or grilled. Aborrajado is traditionally s... READ MORE

Carimañolas are Colombian snacks made with mashed cassava that is filled with chicken, beef, or cheese before being deep-fried. These fritters are traditionally torpedo-shaped and can be served for breakfast or as an appetizer before a bigg... READ MORE

Chuyaco is a traditional fruit salad originating from the department of El Valle del Cauca. It is prepared with oranges, panela sugar, orange juice, scallions, and hot chili peppers such as habanero or scotch bonnet. The oranges are peeled and sli... READ MORE