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Colombian Picada Colombiana | Traditional Colombian Mixed Meat Platter

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Colombian Picada Colombiana is a popular traditional sharing platter featuring a generous assortment of cooked meats, fried snacks, and delicious side dishes. Common ingredients include chicharrón (crispy pork belly), chorizo, grilled beef, chicken, morcilla (blood sausage), and golden fried green plantains known as patacones. The ingredients are usually cut into bite-sized pieces and arranged together on a large serving platter.

This hearty Colombian dish is especially popular at family gatherings, celebrations, restaurants, and social events. It is commonly served with crispy potatoes, arepas, fresh lime wedges, and traditional Colombian sauces such as hogao and ají. Its variety of textures and flavours makes Picada Colombiana an excellent choice for sharing with family and friends.

Cooking Method

Season the beef and chicken with garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Let them rest for about 15 minutes.
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
Cook the pork belly in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked and crispy. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
Grill or pan-fry the beef until fully cooked and nicely browned.
Cook the chicken in a separate skillet until fully cooked and golden on the outside.
Grill or pan-fry the chorizo and morcilla until thoroughly heated and cooked according to their package instructions.
Peel the green plantains, cut them into thick slices, and fry until lightly golden. Flatten each piece and fry again until crispy. Drain and season with a little salt.
Lightly fry or grill the arepas until golden and heated through.
Arrange the cooked meats, potatoes, patacones, and arepas on a large serving platter.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with hogao and ají sauce.