Colombia (8.7.17)
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Recipes contributed by Myriam Andrea Fajardo.
The colorful culture and cuisine of Colombia shone in this program. In addition to the delicious food, Andrea brought photos, traditional clothing, and handicrafts from her home country to share with us. As an extra treat, her parents were visiting from Colombia and helped out with the program, along with her husband and son -- who was definitely the life of the party! Click here to download these recipes. Want to try more Colombian recipes? Click here for the archive from the program in 2012. Click here for the archive from the program in 2014. Click here for the archive from the program in 2016. Click here for the archive from the program in 2018. Click here for the archive from the program in 2022. |
Papas Chorreadas (Potatoes with Cream and Cheese Sauce)
Potatoes are a staple in the mountainous central region of Colombia, around Bogotá. This is a comfort food dish, if ever there was one!
Ingredients:
8 medium red potatoes, partially peeled Water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter 3 Scallions cut into 2 inch pieces 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes ¼ teaspoon garlic power ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 1 cup of heavy cream 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
Preparation:
1. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water, bring to boil, and cook about 30 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. 2. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil and butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add scallions and tomatoes, stir and cook about 7 minutes. Add garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes more. 3. Add cream, cilantro, and cheese. Mix well, turn down heat, and cook for 3 minutes or until cheese has melted. 4. Place the potatoes in a serving dish and pour the sauce on top. Serve hot. |
Carne Desmechada O Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef)
Ingredients:
2 Pounds flank steak
9 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ cup hogao (recipe below)
1 teaspoon tomato paste
Preparation:
1. In a pot, place the flank steak, water, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until meat is cooked.
2. Measure 1 cup of the liquid used to cook the meat. Set aside.
3. Remove the beef from the pot, let it cool, and shred with a fork or your hands.
4. In a saucepan, place the shredded beef, hogao, tomato paste, and 1 cup of beef liquid. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve hot over white rice.
2 Pounds flank steak
9 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ cup hogao (recipe below)
1 teaspoon tomato paste
Preparation:
1. In a pot, place the flank steak, water, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until meat is cooked.
2. Measure 1 cup of the liquid used to cook the meat. Set aside.
3. Remove the beef from the pot, let it cool, and shred with a fork or your hands.
4. In a saucepan, place the shredded beef, hogao, tomato paste, and 1 cup of beef liquid. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve hot over white rice.
Hogao (Colombian Creole Sauce)
Hogao is used to flavor many Colombian dishes, from Carne Desmachada (above) to fried plantains. It will make your kitchen smell amazing!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped scallions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Preparation:
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the tomatoes, scallions, garlic, and ground cumin, and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring until softened.
2. Reduce the heat to low, add the salt and, cook for about 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. Check and adjust seasoning.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped scallions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Preparation:
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the tomatoes, scallions, garlic, and ground cumin, and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring until softened.
2. Reduce the heat to low, add the salt and, cook for about 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. Check and adjust seasoning.
Postre De Las Tres Leches (Three Milks Dessert)
Ingredients:
1 Can of Condensed milk (14 OZ)
1 Measurement of Heavy cream (equal volume to condensed milk)
1 Equal part of whole Milk (2% is fine)
4 Eggs
1 tbsp of vanilla extract
lime zest (optional)
Preparation:
1. Pre- heat the oven to 350˚ F
2. Put all of the ingredients on the blender and mix them until all of the ingredients are included. All liquids are equal parts and can be measured by using the can from condensed milk.
3. Grease 8” square Pyrex baking dish or cake pan with butter and pour in the mix. Bake for approximately 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean.
4. Remove from the oven onto a safe surface and leave to cool before serving
Note: You can shave lime zest to top for an extra zing.
1 Can of Condensed milk (14 OZ)
1 Measurement of Heavy cream (equal volume to condensed milk)
1 Equal part of whole Milk (2% is fine)
4 Eggs
1 tbsp of vanilla extract
lime zest (optional)
Preparation:
1. Pre- heat the oven to 350˚ F
2. Put all of the ingredients on the blender and mix them until all of the ingredients are included. All liquids are equal parts and can be measured by using the can from condensed milk.
3. Grease 8” square Pyrex baking dish or cake pan with butter and pour in the mix. Bake for approximately 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean.
4. Remove from the oven onto a safe surface and leave to cool before serving
Note: You can shave lime zest to top for an extra zing.
Limonada De Coco (Coconut Limeade
Ingredients:
1 cup cream of coconut
2 ½ cups crushed iced
Juice of 3 limes
2 tablespoons of sugar or to your taste
Preparation:
1. Place all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2. Serve immediately and enjoy.
1 cup cream of coconut
2 ½ cups crushed iced
Juice of 3 limes
2 tablespoons of sugar or to your taste
Preparation:
1. Place all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2. Serve immediately and enjoy.