Columbian

Olas Arepas (Ponsonby Central, Auckland, New Zealand)

Olas Arepas, as the name suggest this restaurant specialises in Arepas, a flat bread made of corn meal from Venezuela and Columbia. With regards to Olas, meaning “waves” in Spanish, I am not really sure why, probably the dishes are popular near coastlines? Well that’s just my assumption. Anyways, we...

Carne Bistec 2

Carne Bistec

Carne Bistec is a Columbian beef dish that is quickly seared then simmered in cumin and onion gravy. Like the Filipino dish this bistec is really easy and simple to prepare but yield a very tasty result. Bistec is a Spanish word for steak and it can be used as...

Carne Guisada 1

Carne Guisada

Carne Guisada is a beef dish slowly braised on tomato based sauce spiced with cumin, chili powder and jalapenos. Usually this is served with Mexican rice, beans, salad and/or tortillas. Carne Guisada is a beef dish slowly braised in tomato based sauce spiced with cumin, chili powder and jalapenos. Usually this...

Puchero 4

Puchero

Puchero is a type of stew that is common to Spanish influenced countries such as the South America and the Philippines, The word “puchero” itself is a Spanish term that means “stew pot.” Puchero or Pochero is a type of stew that is common to Spanish influenced countries such as...