TYPICAL FOOD OF MEDELLÍN

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Aug 7, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Aug 22, 2024

A gastronomic guide to the most emblematic dishes that you should try in the city.

Welcome to the tastiest corner of Medellín! On our blog, we’re dedicated to exploring the rich and vibrant gastronomy of this wonderful Colombian city. Medellín is not only famous for its warmth and friendly people, but also for its delicious food that reflects the diversity and spirit of the region.

From the iconic arepas and juicy bandejas paisas to innovative dishes that blend traditional and modern elements, we’ll take you on a culinary journey celebrating the authentic flavors of Medellín. Through our posts, you’ll discover not only traditional recipes but also fascinating stories about the origins of each dish, the cooking techniques that make them unique, and the local spots that serve them with love.

Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply curious about what makes paisa cuisine so special, this blog is your ultimate guide to savoring the essence of Medellín. Get ready for a feast of flavors, anecdotes, and culinary secrets that will make you feel right at home, even if you’re thousands of miles away!

Flavor and Culture a Walk through the Gastronomy of Medellín

Now yes, and without further ado, we mention the best-known dishes of Antioquia gastronomy that we were able to taste during our trip to Medellín.

Sancocho antioqueño Medellín is soup heaven. No matter the weather, whether it is raining or very sunny, whether it is for breakfast, lunch or dinner, what is true is that it is one of the classic dishes of the gastronomy of Antioquia. The sancocho contains vegetables such as potatoes, cassava, bananas and corn. As for meats, it has three types, chicken, pork and beef. The result of mixing and cooking all this is a delicious broth loaded with a lot of substance. Normally the soup is accompanied with rice, avocado, and chopped cilantro to give it much more flavor.

Chorizo con arepa A perfect meal is fried artisanal chorizos with corn arepa, lemon and is usually accompanied by cooked papa. Choripán Don Luis is a small food stand that has gained a great reputation for its choripanes

Calentao In reference to the previous sentence, I have been forced to talk about the typical breakfast of Medellín, the curious calentao. This is a plate of food that was not consumed the day before. In hotels you can find it in a mixture of rice, beans and eggs. I recommend accompanying it with an arepa. Delicious.

Empanadas de Iglesia Medellín is the city of Empanadas de Iglesia. It receives this name because it is about the tasty empanadas that they sell in street stalls when you leave mass on Sundays. These delicious empanadas are filled with potatoes. When the potato in the filling is Creole, it is called pipián. There are different ingredients such as: meat, chicken and rice. These empanadas are accompanied by sweet chili, giving them an unmatched flavor. One of the typical dishes of Antioquia that we liked the most.

Dish par excellence of Antioquia cuisine

Bandeja Paisa Traditionally, the tray paisa is presented with the following ingredients: beans, white rice, roast beef, chicharrón, chorizo, sweet plantains or tostones, fried egg, avocado and a white or yellow arepita Antioquia. The original dish has fifteen main ingredients.

A Feast in Every Bite, A Festival of Sweetness

From the smooth and creamy arequipe, to the exquisite tres leches and the irresistible buñuelos, each Paisa dessert has a special recipe that has been perfected over generations. Join us on this journey through the sweet tradition of Medellín, where we will reveal recipes, secrets and anecdotes that make each bite a memorable experience.

Mazamorra con bocadillo The mazamorra is a dessert of boiled corn, which is generally served with cold milk and accompanied with grated or ground panela, arequipe or bocadillo de guayaba.

Obleas con arequipe They are thin cookies made from flour and water, which stick together and in the middle are accompanied by cheese and different sauces such as arequipe, blackberry, chocolate, colored sprinkles, among other accompaniments.

Gelatina de pata It is a sweet that is made with the legs of the beef and sugar, milk and panela. A delicacy that is sold in different towns in Antioquia and can come in different presentations.

Solteritas It is a sweet, crunchy, orange-colored cookie, accompanied with a cream made of carrots, pumpkin seeds, sugar, cornstarch and butter. It is also accompanied by lecherita or blackberry sauce.