COLOMBIAN STREET FOOD in Bogotá "Mattress Breaker Soup" + Robbed in Colombia Story...

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than beef.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than canned beans.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Cucumbers add freshness without the cost of avocados.

Visit the perseverance market in Bogotá, Colombia.

Order the 'rompe corchon' (mattress breaker) from Mary's Corner.

Observe the dish being served, noting the thick coconut broth and large chunk of fish.

Identify the ingredients in the soup: fish, potatoes, yucca, and smashed plantains (patacones).

Taste the broth, noting its creaminess and unique flavor with a special herb and citrusy notes.

Mix the broth with coconut rice before tasting.

Enjoy the fresh flavors of the soup and note its deliciousness.

Try the spicy salsa served with the soup, mixing it into the broth for added flavor.

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