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BOLLO LIMPIO COSTEÑO *COMIDA COLOMBIANA* (recetas faciles y rapidas) 😀

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Bollo Limpio Costeño

Cultural Context

Bollo Limpio Costeño hails from Colombia's Caribbean coast, where it is a beloved street food made from cornmeal. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick snack or part of a meal, it embodies the region's rich agricultural heritage. This dish is often served at gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the local flavors of maize and cheese. Today, variations exist across Colombia, with some adding spices or different fillings, but the essence remains the same: a comforting, hearty treat.

ColombianCOmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200 grams precooked cornmeal
water
milk
salt
butter
cream cheese
costeño cheese

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda + vinegar

💰Cheaper: none

Baking soda and vinegar can work as a leavening agent.

1

Boil water in a pot with a little salt.

2

In a bowl, mix the precooked cornmeal with salt and melted butter.

3

Gradually add water while kneading until the dough is soft and pliable, resembling playdough.

4

Take a piece of aluminum foil and place a portion of the dough (about 200 grams) on it, flattening it into a rectangle.

5

Spread cream cheese on the dough and add sticks of costeño cheese in the center.

6

Fold the aluminum foil over the dough to enclose it, sealing the edges tightly.

7

Cook the wrapped dough in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes.

8

Let the bollo cool for 5 minutes before unwrapping.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsteaming

Equipment Needed

potaluminum foilmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Bollo CosteñoBollo de Maíz

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