Colombian Picada is a traditional festive dish, made with a variety of meats and typical sides. It is considered a sharing meal, very popular in Bogotá, Medellín, and across Colombia. At our catering service, Colombian picada becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 300 g Antioquian chorizo
- 300 g blood sausage (morcilla)
- 300 g longaniza
- 500 g pork ribs
- 500 g chicken (cut into pieces)
- 300 g criolla potatoes (fried)
- 300 g fried cassava
- 2 ripe plantains (fried)
- 4 small arepas
- Homemade chili sauce (ají)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the meats
- Season pork ribs and chicken with salt and pepper.
- Fry or grill chorizo, blood sausage, and longaniza until golden.
- Cook ribs and chicken in skillet or grill until done.
- Fry the sides
- Fry criolla potatoes and cassava until golden.
- Fry ripe plantains in slices.
- Grill arepas in skillet or griddle.
- Assemble the picada
- Place all meats and sides on a large tray.
- Serve with homemade chili sauce in the center.
Colombian Picada is more than just food—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let Colombian picada win you over and taste the true flavor of festive cuisine.
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