The Atlantic Gastronomy se ve influenciada principalmente por los mariscos debido a la cercanía del departamento con el mar; entre las comidas mas populares del departamento encontramos el Bocachico en cabrito, el arroz de lisa, la butifarra, las papas rellenas, entre muchas otras.
Below is a list of the typical foods that are part of Atlantic Gastronomy:
SAUSAGES / Butifarra is a sausage made from pork tripe and meat; It is very popular on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, especially in Soledad-Atlántico. See recipe here ↗
FISH / Bocachico en cabrito is one of the flagship gastronomic samples of the department of Atlántico, Colombia; It is a very popular dish in the city markets. See recipe here ↗
RICE / Lisa Rice is one of the most popular gastronomic samples of the Atlantic department, especially the city of Barranquilla, Colombia; It is made from lebranche (smooth). See recipe here ↗
FISH / Fried Mojarra is one of the most popular dishes in Latin American cuisine, not only for its exquisite flavor but also for the abundance of this fish. See recipe here ↗
(Read Also: Gastronomy of La Guajira)
SWEETS AND DESSERTS / Alegrias are a type of sweet or candy that is very popular in the gastronomy of the Caribbean coast of Colombia. See recipe here ↗
FRIED / The stuffed potato or bolaetrapo (as it is known in the Atlantic) is one of the popular fried foods consumed on the coast of Colombia; This fried food made from potatoes stuffed with various ingredients such as cheese, meat and other elements usually accompanies the breakfasts of many coastal residents and also serves as a sandwich. See recipe here ↗
FRIED / Carimañolas or caribañolas are one of the popular fried foods consumed on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, this food made from cassava. See recipe here ↗
RICE / Lisa Rice is one of the most popular gastronomic samples of the Atlantic department, especially the city of Barranquilla, Colombia; It is made from lebranche (smooth). See recipe here ↗
SWEETS AND DESSERTS / Dulce de Ñame is a delicious sweet that is very popular on the Colombian Caribbean coast. This is one of the most popular sweets during Holy Week in Colombia. See recipe here ↗
DRINKS / Tamarind juice is one of the most popular on the Colombian Caribbean coast, although it is consumed in other regions of the country, this is where it is most prepared. See recipe here ↗
DRINKS / Mango juice is one of the most consumed and popular drinks in Colombian territory; but it is perhaps on the Caribbean coast where it is mostly consumed. See recipe here ↗
(Read Also: Gastronomy of San Andres and Providencia)
WRAPPED / Rice cake is one of the most popular dishes in Caribbean cuisine. This wrap is a type of tamale made from different meats, rice and other ingredients. See recipe here ↗
SWEETS AND DESSERTS / Enyucado is a sweet and savory cake made from yucca. This cake is very popular on the coast of Colombia and can be served either as a side dish or as a dessert. See recipe here ↗
SOUPS / Sancocho de pigeon pea is a popular soup made from pigeon pea (legume) and beef rib or salted meat; This dish is very popular on the Colombian coast, especially in the Atlántico department. See recipe here ↗
SWEETS AND DESSERTS / Stewed fish is a delicious dish that is very popular on the Colombian coast. This dish can be prepared with different fish such as sea bass, red snapper, tarpon, among others. See recipe here ↗
COMPANIONS / Patacón Pisao are one of the most popular accompaniments of Colombian cuisine, especially on the country's coast; due to the ease of its preparation and its delicious flavor. See recipe here ↗
(Read Also: Gastronomy of Vichada)
FRIED / Black-headed bean fritters are one of the popular “fried” foods consumed on the Caribbean coast of Colombia; This gastronomic exhibition is one of the most popular in the region. See recipe here ↗
FRIED / The Egg Arepa (Arepa e Egg or Arepaehuevo) is one of the most popular fried foods in Colombian gastronomy, with the coast of Colombia as the main region of consumption. See recipe here ↗
SOUPS / Sancocho de bocachico is a very popular recipe on the Caribbean coast of Colombia; prepared based on bocachico, one of the most appreciated and consumed fish in this area of the country. See recipe here ↗
