Top 4 Colombian Rice Dishes

Both savory and sweet in flavor, arroz con coco is a flavorful Colombian side dish consisting of white rice, coconut milk, sugar, salt, and water. When mixed with raisins, arroz con coco becomes slightly sweeter, while the version without raisins is more savory and traditionally served with fish dishes. It is recommended to use coconut milk without stabilizers so that it can separate into fat and solids.Expand

Arroz atollado is a Colombian rice dish originating from the Valle del Cauca region, especially the town of Cali and the surrounding area. The main ingredients include rice, stock, oil, pork, sausages, red and yellow potatoes, and peas. This Colombian risotto is usually combined with hogao tomato sauce, consisting of onions, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, and cumin. After the dish has been fully cooked, it is recommended to serve it with avocados, slices of hard-boiled eggs, plantain chips, and chopped cilantro.Expand

Arroz con huevo is a popular lazy lunch throughout Latin America, consisting of rice that’s topped with a fried egg. This humble dish used to be called comida de pobre (poor people food), but today it is enjoyed by people of all socio-economic classes. The dish has numerous variations, so in the Caribbean it is commonly accompanied by plantains, while the Spaniards pair it with a savory sofrito. It is recommended to top arroz con huevo with some freshly grated cheese and finely chopped parsley.Expand

Originating from the city of Barranquilla in Colombia, arroz de lisa is a dish prepared with rice, dried and salted mullet, onions, ají peppers, and spices such as cumin and paprika. The dish is served in a bijao leaf instead of a bowl, and it is traditionally accompanied by costeño cheese, cassava, and suero atollabuey sauce.Expand