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Traditional Colombian mountain cooking – HearSay

Spanish A2

Discover the rich flavors of the Andes while practicing your listening and speaking skills on the go. You will learn to confidently order and describe iconic, hearty dishes.

Lessons

Staples of the Andes
Sofia visits the market to buy ingredients for a family meal. She learns about the staples that sustain the mountain regions.
Vocabulary
- el maíz (the corn)
- la papa (the potato)
- los frijoles (the beans)
- la yuca (the cassava)
- la receta (the recipe)
Objectives
- Identify basic vegetables
- Ask about ingredients at a market
A warm bowl of ajiaco
Mateo shows Sofia how to prepare Bogotá's famous chicken and potato soup. They discuss the importance of local herbs.
Vocabulary
- la sopa (the soup)
- el pollo (the chicken)
- la crema (the cream)
- la hierba (the herb)
- espeso (thick)
Objectives
- Talk about traditional soups
- Describe the thickness of a dish
The famous bandeja paisa
Mateo and Sofia order a massive platter originally made for farmers. They try to finish the generous mix of meats and rice.
Vocabulary
- el plato (the plate/dish)
- el chicharrón (the pork belly)
- el arroz (the rice)
- el huevo frito (the fried egg)
- compartir (to share)
Objectives
- Name different types of meat
- Discuss portion sizes
Slow cooking the tamales
Sofia documents the slow process of making tamales tolimenses. Mateo explains how plantain leaves add flavor.
Vocabulary
- el tamal (the tamale)
- la masa (the dough)
- la hoja (the leaf)
- el cerdo (the pork)
- envolver (to wrap)
Objectives
- Describe cooking methods
- Explain how food is wrapped
Arepas and fried sides
Every great meal needs a side dish. The pair enjoy fresh arepas and fried plantains at a local street stand.
Vocabulary
- la arepa (the cornmeal patty)
- el plátano (the plantain)
- el queso (the cheese)
- frito (fried)
- acompañar (to accompany)
Objectives
- Order side dishes
- Recommend food pairings

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