How does colombian food differ from american food? how is it similar?

Question

especially what would be found on a menu in a colombian restaurant that is different from what would be in an american one. what similarities would there be. Gracias!

Answer 1

No matter what is on the menu they always have the same things in 90% of Colombian and Ecuadorian restaurants...

1.)Bifsteak (skinny steak often breaded and served with lime

2.)Fish (cooked same way) served with lime

3.) Rotisserie Chicken (free run and good!)

4.)Arroz con Pollo (made all kinds of ways ie mama's style)

All of the above are served with a piece of boiled corn, a piece of yucca, piece of potato, smattering of lettuce with a wedge of avocado and tomato if you're lucky...These basic meals are good and cheap and everywhere.

Other than that most of the stuff on the menus will be "hoy dia - no hay!" ...that is "we're out of it today"...As an American, it drove me crazy for a while, I mean, why have these long menus but serve the same things day after day? Ah well, you get used to it. Of course the expensive restaurants will have everything...I loved the variety of ceviches---Fish and shellfish "cocktail" cooked in lime w/ peppers and onions! And the LOBSTER cheap and plentiful on the coasts!

I forgot... they have the most AMAZING fresh soups...MY GOD!!! The variety boggles the mind...Its a sad thing that our cafes don't spend the time on great soups.