customs

There is no better way to know a people, their customs and culture than through their language and foods.

A buñuelo is a fried dough ball and is usually filled or has a topping, but there are many regional variations of this dish. It is a popular snack in many countries in the Spanish-speaking world including Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala Mexico, Nicaragua. Puerto Rico, Ecuador Uruguay Spain and Venezuela. Latin American buñuelos are often considered a symbol of good luck.

In Colombia buñuelos are a traditional Colombian Christmas treat, but they are also popular year round for breakfast with hot chocolate or coffee. It seems that everywhere you go there are restaurants and food stands offering this popular dish. In Colombia they are typically made with a small curd white cheese and formed into doughy balls then fried golden brown. They are often served with natilla, a sweet custard that is prepared during Colombian Christmas gatherings.

Below are three recipes for Colombian-style buñuelos. On our exploratory tours to Medellín participants have a chance to savor many traditional foods including buñuelos.

https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/bunuelos-colombianos-colombian-bunuelos

https://www.recetasgratis.net/Receta-de-BUnUELOS-COLOMBIANOS-receta-31441.html