Recipes from Colombia

Cooking this selection

Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, lechona and egg-filled arepa need different preparation orders. Bandeja combines separately prepared components; ajiaco depends on cooking potatoes and chicken in broth. With lechona, read the meat size and oven schedule carefully rather than applying the timing for a small portion.

Planning the preparation

Choose a main dish before shopping to avoid several lengthy cooking projects at once. Egg-filled arepa requires continuous attention during frying and filling. Prepare utensils and accompaniments before heating oil and follow the entry's guidance for cooking the egg.

Recipes to start with

• Colombian bandeja paisa
• Bogotá-style ajiaco
• Colombian egg arepa