Continuing the gastronomic journey across the Colombian country, this time we will stop in the Amazon region, where, as expected, the food is simmered hand of the typical products of the region.

The Amazon region occupies the eastern and southern part of the country and includes the departments of Meta, Casanare, Arauca, Vichada, Caqueta, Putumayo, Guainia, Guaviare, Vaupes and Amazonas. In this region of plains and rivers gastronomy combined with ingredients from the borders with Brazil and Peru, it is why there can find a variety of unique and very typical dishes, especially in Leticia.

Thanks to the presence of the forest, in the department of Amazonas dominated by exotic fruits that are used for juices, creams and desserts. Among the foods most elected by the people is cassava, banana and fish, the latter used in many dishes such as stuffed gamitana, gamitana ribs, pirarucú pellets and roasted shad, among others.

The Gamitana fish is characterized by a large and is very common in the region. To make filling, a stew with onions, paprika, garlic, color, thyme, bay leaf, butter and black sauce to taste prepared. Then mixed with rice, vegetables, olives, chicken, beef, tuna and coriander to finally fill the gamitana. It is served with fried plantains, cassava and pepper.
Traductor de Google para empresas:Google Translator ToolkitTraductor de sitios webGlobal Market

Pizza de Casabe

Arroz Chaufa