The Curious to discover more about the fascinating and delicious world of Colombian snacks? Satisfying your cravings is easy with many options, ranging from savory and meaty empanadas to crispy and sweet buñuelos.
Next is a look into diverse Colombian snack options, featuring some popular Colombian bread and pastries that capture the essence of Colombia’s rich and unique flavors at Cafe Near Me. So, let’s dive right in, one delectable bite at a time!
Popular Colombian Snacks that Hit the Spot Every Time
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Empanadas
Flavorful in every bite, these are Colombian savory pastries that are filled with different ingredients or combinations of complementary ingredients such as cheese, chicken, ground beef, and vegetables. You can find even fusion empanadas which use ingredients or flavor profiles from other cuisines as well. They are mainly made with corn flour which makes them filling. They are deep-fried to perfection, making them perfect for anyone with fried food or savory cravings.
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Arepas
A staple in the diverse Colombian cuisine, this popular Colombian snack is made with a fattened, round-shape dough made with cornmeal. They are traditionally cooked in a griddle which brings richness and more depth to the dish. Arepas can be served plain, however, Stuffed Arepas are more popular and filling because of the many different ingredients used for the stuffing. You can find them with beef, sausage, chicken, cheese, or mixed. If you are craving comfort food, this one will surely hit the spot.
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Quesitos
Looking for bite-sized treats? Craving something that is both sweet and savory? In the mood for some tropical fruit flavor? So many different types of cravings, but one popular Colombian snack for the answer! Quesitos are traditional Colombian pastries that are primarily made with flaky dough to achieve their unique texture. They are oven-baked and are filled with sugar, cream cheese, and/or guava fruit paste.
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Chicharron
If you delve deeper into the vast world of popular, traditional Colombian snacks, you will see that Colombians love using Guava which is a tropical fruit. Chicharron will be a delicious option to try out if you want to explore the tropical and sweet side of Colombian cuisine. This is a guava paste-filled puff pastry that will be baked in the oven to perfection and sprinkled with sugar before serving. This guava pastry is perfect for munching on something flaky and sweet.
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Pan de Bono
This is one of the most recognized Colombian breads and is very popular all over the world. This is a great dish for exploring Colombian cuisine for the first time. The massive popularity of Pan de Bono is because of its unique texture which is possible only because of the use of a traditional Colombian ingredient – Yucca starch. A dough is made by mixing different ingredients which includes cheese and then oven-baked to make golden balls with a signature soft and chewy texture. If you are craving something cheesy, try out this one.
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Buñuelos
Now let’s talk about Buñuelos and why they are the perfect snack to satisfy your cravings. The preparation of the dough for this snack is similar to the Pan de Bono-making process. But, Buñuelos are deep fried and not baked which provides a unique texture; soft in the center with a crispy exterior. It combines both sweet and savory components, yet they are not overly sweet, making them perfect for snacking at any time and any place.
You can taste the above-mentioned Colombian snacks at Mecatos. So, why not order the ones you are excited about today? No matter what you choose, your taste buds are surely in for a treat!
