Traditional Food in Cali Colombia

Cali, Colombia is a city known for its rich culture, vibrant music, and delicious cuisine. When it comes to traditional food, Cali has a lot to offer, with a range of mouthwatering dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Here are some of the most popular traditional foods you should try:

• Chontaduro:
  

  Also known as “Cachipay,” this palm is typically served as a snack.”. You can boil or roast it and usually serve it with salt, honey, and lime juice.”

• Sancocho de Gallina:
  

   a hearty soup made with chicken, yuca (cassava), plantain, corn, and other vegetables. Locals often serve Sancocho de Gallina with rice, chicken, and avocado.

• Arroz Atollado

  – Along with sancocho, this rice dish is cooked with chicken additionally to pork, or beef and seasoned with spices, vegetables, and cilantro. It is typically served with plantains and avocado.

Pandebono: 

is a delicious cheese bread made with corn flour, cheese, eggs, and butter. Bakeries typically offer Pandebono as a snack or with coffee.

Aborrajado

On the other hand, is a sweet plantain stuffed with cheese, battered, and then fried. It is typically served as a snack or dessert. According to a taste atlas, it was rated among the top 50 deep-fried desserts in the world. Vendors often serve Aborrajado as a snack or dessert.

• Champús –

Unlike any other drink, this refreshing drink is made with corn, pineapple, lulo, cinnamon, and cloves.  People typically enjoy Champús cold, making it perfect for hot summer days.

• Lulada:

As well as “champus”, this drink is made with lulo fruit, sugar, and water. People typically enjoy Lulada cold, especially on hot summer days. 

These are just a few examples of the delicious traditional foods in Cali, Colombia. Whether you are a foodie looking for a new culinary adventure, or just looking to experience the local culture, be sure to try some of these dishes during your visit to Cali!