{"id":15695,"date":"2021-07-29T09:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/?p=15695"},"modified":"2021-09-05T20:20:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-06T01:20:19","slug":"top-5-weird-colombian-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-5-weird-colombian-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Weird Colombian Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colombia is not especially famous for its gastronomy (unfairly in my opinion), however, there are many delicious regional varieties of food to try which will ensure that even the most committed foodie can have an amazing experience traveling through Colombia<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the thick, hearty stews and soups of Bogot\u00e1, to the fried fish and plantain of the Caribbean coast, there\u2019s a flavor to satisfy every taste. There are also plenty of slightly strange flavors, ones that might have you scratching your head a little. That\u2019s not to say that they\u2019re bad, just perhaps more of an acquired taste\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More content like this in 7 typical characteristics of Colombians.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So here are the Top 5 (slightly) weird Colombian foods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Changua,
I\u2019m not even sure I need to write anything, just look at the picture. Look at it\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1. Changua<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Bogot\u00e1 soup is certainly a leap-of-faith: a mixture of water and milk served hot with a whole egg, cilantro, and a piece of slightly stale bread known as \u201ccalado\u201d. It sounds pretty bad but is actually a rather satisfying breakfast, especially on a chilly day in the capital. Not for the faint of stomach\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"mondongo\"
Mondongo\u2026looks innocent enough, right!?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Mondongo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of strange soups… Mondongo is a soup found in variations all over Latin America, but they’re all based on the same key ingredient…diced tripe!<\/strong> A lovely bit of stomach soup to warm your cockles on a wintry morning. Not really for beginners this one, although, like the changua, once you get over the slightly strange ingredients, it’s genuinely tasty.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hormigas
Hey, someone\u2019s eaten most of the legs already!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Hormigas Culonas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big-arsed ants! I really shouldn\u2019t have to say more, but, since you asked, these crunchy, fried ants are a delicacy in Santander department, but can be found all over Colombia. I get mine from a nice little place in Chapinero Bajo, when I find I have an ant itch that needs scratching! Once you can get over the strange sensation of eating something with multiple legs, it\u2019s a pretty decent little snack, especially with a cold beer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Give it a try! Reserve your visit to Colombia now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lechona\"
This is a photo of Lechona, not lentils. Still, it looks crazily delicious, if not particularly lucky.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Lechona<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nothing too weird about the flavor of this one: it\u2019s roasted pork stuffed with yellow peas, green onion, yellow rice and spices, all cooked up in a brick oven for around 10 hours. It\u2019s genuinely delicious. <\/strong>What elevates it to the status of \u2018weird\u2019 is the presentation: it\u2019s a whole roasted pig, head, snout and all, and this is how you see it in the restaurant or food-stand, ready to be scooped out and served!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"guinea
Gilesy gets intimate with some cuy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

5. Cuy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026or guinea pig! A popular traditional dish all over the Andean regions of South America, Cuy<\/strong><\/em> is eaten in the south of Colombia, and is likely to be found only if you\u2019re around Pasto<\/em> in Nari\u00f1o<\/em> department. There it\u2019s a delicacy<\/strong> and is served whole, with a crispy fried skin. It\u2019s not weird here, and again, it\u2019s pretty good, but for anyone traveling to Colombia who grew up with a cute little guinea pig, it certainly qualifies as weird!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there you have it. I could have included plenty more interesting little snacks and drinks; Colombia has no shortage of the weird and wonderful! <\/strong>But where\u2019s the fun of travel without a few surprises, right!? So come and visit Colombia, roll up your sleeves, and tuck into some weird grub\u2026you won\u2019t regret it (hopefully).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan your visit and quote with us!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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