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Colombian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Colombia is a diverse South American nation with an estimated population of 52.9 million people as of 2023. The country covers approximately 1.14 million square kilometers. Ethnically, Colombia is predominantly composed of Mestizo and white populations (87%), with smaller percentages of Afro-Colombian (6.8%) and Indigenous peoples (4.3%)…

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The average Colombian daily plate size is

1903 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

CILANTRO

PARSLEY

OREGANO

BAY LEAVES

ANDEAN MINT

GALLANT SOLDIER

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Spices

CUMIN

ANNATTO/ACHIOTE

BLACK PEPPER

CINNAMON

PAPRIKA

DRY CHILI

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

TOMATO

CHILI PEPPERS

LIME

LEMON

ORANGE

SPRING ONION

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Condiments

ACHIOTE PASTE

PEPPER PASTE

COCONUT MILK

TAMARIND

CORN BEER

TUCUPI

PALM OIL

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