Christmas in Colombia is synonymous with happiness and joy in the family
Christmas It is an ideal time to learn about the country's traditions and customs, and delight yourself with some of the most representative dishes of Colombian cuisine . Therefore, so that you know a little more about our flavors, we leave you this list with the typical dishes that cannot be missing from the family table during this Christmas in Colombia.
Christmas time in Colombia It can be said that it is one of the most joyful and colorful, celebrated in every corner of the country. As always, typical Colombian gastronomy is and will be a fundamental part of every meeting, celebration, party and all its synonyms (which in each region can have a different name). Which are nothing more than an excuse to celebrate the arrival of Christmas with family and friends. Here we will leave our Top 3 of typical christmas meals
Custard.
In two words: “Ufff delicious.” Natilla is one of the most popular desserts served during the Christmas season in Colombia. It is prepared from cornstarch, panela and milk. Some people add new flavors and even “spic it up” with nuts.
The Fritters.
Crispy, yellow fried dough with an unmatched flavor that children and adults alike enjoy. This delicious delicacy is normally consumed in every part of Colombia during any time of the year, but it plays the most important role in the dinner of every Colombian Novena.
Tamales – Hayacas
These wraps are consumed at any time of the year, but in every morning Christmas novena it is one of the favorite dishes for its nutritional properties, that is to say: it fills anyone up and prevents them from repeating. This happens because we Colombians have an old proverb applied in our daily life: “A full belly makes a happy heart.”
Every Colombian meal should be accompanied by something to drink. For you, what is that drink that makes Christmas an unforgettable story? What is yours?
Glossary of Colombian words
To engulf: Decorate.
Gossip: riot
