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Colombian breakfast

10 Authentic Colombian Breakfast Foods to Start Your Day

This article explores the vibrant and diverse world of Colombian breakfast, highlighting ten authentic dishes that reflect the country’s rich culinary heritage. From arepas and changua to tamales and huevos pericos, these meals blend Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences, offering a unique and flavorful start to the day.

Ingredients

  • Maize dough (for arepas)
  • Water, milk, eggs, scallions (for changua)
  • Meats, vegetables, corn dough (for tamales)
  • Fresh corn (for arepa de choclo)
  • Shredded meats, avocado, eggs (for arepa rellena)
  • Chicken, potatoes, corn, guasca herb (for ajiaco)
  • Tropical fruits (mango, guava, passionfruit)
  • Colombian coffee beans
  • Cheese (queso fresco)
  • Yuca flour (for pan de yuca)
  • Beans (frijoles)
  • Tomatoes, onions (for huevos pericos)
  • Tapioca starch or cassava flour
  • Mushrooms

 

Instructions

  • Arepas: Grill, bake, or fry maize dough; fill with cheese, eggs, or meats.
  • Changua: Simmer water, milk, eggs, and scallions.
  • Tamales: Steam corn dough filled with meats and vegetables, wrapped in plantain leaves.
  • Arepa de Choclo: Cook fresh corn dough, often with cheese.
  • Arepa Rellena: Stuff arepas with meats, avocado, and eggs.
  • Ajiaco: Cook chicken, potatoes, corn, and guasca herb into a soup.
  • Huevos Pericos: Scramble eggs with tomatoes and onions.
  • Pan de Yuca: Bake yuca flour and cheese dough.
  • Frijoles: Cook beans, serve with eggs and arepas.
  • Coffee: Brew Colombian coffee beans using preferred method.

 

Notes

  • Colombian breakfast blends Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences.
  • Regional variations exist, especially in coastal and Andean areas.
  • Coffee is a staple; fresh juices are common.
  • Healthy options include frijoles and eggs.

 

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Varies (grilling, baking, frying, simmering, steaming)
  • Cuisine: Colombian

Keywords: Colombian breakfast, arepas, changua, tamales, huevos pericos, Colombian coffee, frijoles