Tamal Valluno
Valle del Cauca Tamal
The Valle del Cauca tamal — known for its distinctive masa made with hogao and its generous filling of pork and vegetables.
Valle Wet Rice with Pork
Arroz Atollado Valluno is listed in Rice Dishes for Valle del Cauca. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.
Brown pork, chicken, and chorizo in a heavy pot.
Add hogao, cumin, and achiote and cook 3 minutes.
Add rice and broth and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
After 15 minutes, add papa criolla and peas.
Continue cooking over medium-low heat until the rice is tender and the potatoes partly dissolve, approximately 15–20 minutes.
Add hot broth as needed.
The finished dish should be loose, creamy, and spoonable—not dry like ordinary rice.
Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.
rice
pork shoulder
chicken thighs
Colombian chorizo
hogao
chicken broth
papa criolla
peas
Valle del Cauca Tamal
The Valle del Cauca tamal — known for its distinctive masa made with hogao and its generous filling of pork and vegetables.
BeginnerStreet FoodCheese Arepa
The Valle del Cauca cheese arepa — made with queso blanco mixed directly into the masa for a rich, savory corn cake.
Valle Battered Plantain & Cheese
A Valle del Cauca specialty — ripe plantain slices stuffed with queso blanco, dipped in egg batter, and fried golden.
Valle Chicharrón-Stuffed Plantain Balls
A Cali street food classic — mashed ripe plantain balls stuffed with chicharrón and fried until crispy outside.