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Mogolla is a popular Colombian bread made from wheat flour, whole wheat flour, or cornmeal flour, characterized by its small size and a slightly sweet flavor. One of the most popular varieties is called mogolla chicharrona, where the bread is stuffed with tiny pieces of crispy pork belly.
It is recommended to serve mogolla with a hot cup of coffee on the side.
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Bollo is a traditional bun that can be made with corn, yuca, or potatoes. The bun is also very popular in Panama in Spain. Typically, it is served for breakfast, when it is accompanied by cheese on the side. All along the Colombian coast, bollo can be bought from numerous street vendors who are selling it freshly prepared from corn leaves in which the buns were wrapped before cooking, although it can also be easily found in various supermarkets.
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Pan aliñado is a Colombian bread that is usually made with flour, yeast, butter, sugar, salt, powdered milk, and queso fresco. Once kneaded, the dough should be elastic and smooth, and it is then baked until golden brown. Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, cheese-filled and buttery, this bread can be found in almost every bakery in Colombia.
It is recommended to consume it with coffee or hot chocolate as a tasty mid-afternoon snack.
One of the most omnipresent local dishes in the Paisa region of Colombia is the traditional arepa paisa, made from soaked threshed corn that is shaped and grilled until golden brown. This crispy and luscious corn cake can be eaten on its own, served as a side dish, or stuffed with variable fillings such as cheese, meat, or eggs - you can eat it with whatever choice of filling you want.
The versatility of the arepa paisa is only matched by the love the locals have for it - a typical breakfast in this region is centered on it (topped with butter, salt, and slices of cheese), and sometimes the dish is part of all meals of the day! And because you can find arepa paisa at every supermarket, street vendor or restaurant, there's always a perfect one available at all times.
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Arepa Santandereana is a Colombian arepa variety from the El Santander department. These arepas are made with yellow corn masa, cassava, and crispy pork belly – also known as chicharrón. They are usually grilled, and it is recommended to consume them while fresh and hot.
Arepa Santandereana is traditionally eaten as a snack, but it can also be served as an accompaniment to traditional Colombian dishes.
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