In addition to sun, beach and heat, the Colombian Caribbean coast offers a very good typical gastronomy!

For us Italians it will be a pleasure to be able to taste the delicacies that this part of Colombia offers!

Today we want to tell you about some typical dishes that you cannot miss if you visit this part of Colombia:

Fried Mojarra

It is the quintessential Caribbean dish in Colombia! Mojarra is a red sea bream that is cooked fried and served in an oval dish with rice (usually coconut rice), patacón (fried plantain) and salad. It has a very tasty flavor and the fish is always fresh!

carimañolas

They are like cassava croquettes usually stuffed with meat or cheese. 100% gluten free and fried! You will find them all over the world and one of the best are the ones that the gentleman sells in the Plaza de la Trinidad in Cartagena every morning!

Seafood casserole

Absolutely not to be missed! It is a seafood soup prepared with coconut milk. If you love the flavors of the sea you will also love the seafood casserole!

It is usually served with coconut rice and patacones.

Arepa de huevo

The Caribbean version of the arepa is prepared with yellow cornmeal stuffed with egg (or meat and egg) and fried. You will find it in every corner and at all times!

rice with coconut

Simple but delicious! Coconut rice accompanies almost all Caribbean cuisine dishes, such as fried mojarra and seafood casserole. It is prepared in a particular way, so it has a particular dark color with a slightly sweet taste. We love it!

Ceviche

On the coast you will find ceviche prepared in two different ways: the classic one prepared with the famous “leche de tigre” (lime juice, coconut milk, purple onion and cilantro) or the Colombian version prepared with pink sauce, purple onion, lemon and coriander.

Both are delicious and unmissable!

Fish Sancocho

Typical of any self-respecting Colombian family, it is a soup (rather a broth), prepared with yucca, plantain, potato and fish. Coastal people say that it is ideal to cure the effects of guava (the hangover!).

Coconut sweet

It is a dessert prepared with coconut, very very sweet.

Fruit

Also a must in this part of Colombia, it is ideal in the heat of the Caribbean!

We are waiting for you in our school in Cartagena to share some of these delicious dishes together!

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This article was originally written in Italian