Secrets of Colombian Cooking

Colombia is a country of vast and exotic creations and diverse territories that range from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, producing a plentiful variety of seafood; to the Amazon, Magdalena, and Cauca rivers that bathe its soils with fertility; and to the Andean Mountains that present cooler climates. The author traveled throughout these regions to collect the most authentic dishes. With over 175 recipes and a glossary of ingredients, cooks will become acquainted with many of Colombia's indigenous foods, such as cilantro, tamarind, gooseberries, tree tomatoes, and sweet and hot peppers.