The Colombian Pantry
A complete guide to the 384 ingredients used across all 97 recipes — what they are, where they appear, and where to find them outside Colombia.
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384 ingredients shown
Herbs & spices
The aromatics and spice blends that define Colombian flavor — achiote, cumin, guascas, and the sofrito base.
37 ingredients
pepper
Used in 35 recipes
cilantro
Used in 25 recipes
achiote
specialtyUsed in 20 recipes
garlic cloves
Used in 19 recipes
pinch of salt
Used in 5 recipes
culantro
specialtyUsed in 4 recipes
diced sweet pepper
Used in 3 recipes
Vegetables
From papa criolla to yuca, Colombian vegetables are the backbone of soups, stews, and side dishes.
41 ingredients
potatoes
Used in 19 recipes
carrots
Used in 9 recipes
precooked yellow cornmeal
Used in 8 recipes
onion
Used in 7 recipes
precooked white cornmeal
Used in 4 recipes
papa criolla
specialtyUsed in 3 recipes
Grains & starches
Masarepa, rice, and corn products that appear at virtually every Colombian table.
22 ingredients
yuca
specialtyUsed in 8 recipes
cooked white rice
Used in 4 recipes
Proteins
Meats, fish, and seafood from Colombia's diverse regions — coast, llanos, and mountains.
84 ingredients
chicken broth
Used in 5 recipes
pork ribs
Used in 5 recipes
pork shoulder
Used in 4 recipes
peeled shrimp
Used in 3 recipes
Beans & legumes
Frijoles, lentejas, and garbanzos — essential for Bandeja Paisa and everyday Colombian cooking.
16 ingredients
peas
Used in 8 recipes
Dairy & eggs
Fresh cheeses, cream, and eggs that appear throughout Colombian cuisine.
46 ingredients
coconut milk
Used in 7 recipes
queso campesino
specialtyUsed in 5 recipes
heavy cream
Used in 4 recipes
mozzarella
Used in 4 recipes
Fruit
Tropical fruits from Colombia's diverse climates — plantains, lulo, guanábana, and more.
32 ingredients
green plantains
Used in 8 recipes
lime
Used in 8 recipes
lime juice
Used in 8 recipes
plantain leaves
specialtyUsed in 4 recipes
Sauces & oils
Hogao, ají, and cooking oils that form the flavor base of Colombian dishes.
27 ingredients
hogao
Used in 33 recipes
oil
Used in 13 recipes
frying oil
Used in 12 recipes
broth
Used in 5 recipes
Baking
Flours, leaveners, and sweeteners for Colombian breads, pastries, and desserts.
13 ingredients
grated panela
specialtyUsed in 7 recipes
baking powder
Used in 4 recipes
Bakery/pastry
Specialty pastry ingredients for Colombian baked goods.
5 ingredients
Other
Miscellaneous pantry staples used across the Colombian recipe collection.
61 ingredients
warm water
Used in 5 recipes
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