Colombian Street Food STUNS w/ Banh Mi Arepa!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado provides creaminess with healthy fats.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: Worcestershire sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories and more accessible.

pickled carrots

🥗Healthier: fresh carrots

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fresh carrots offer crunch without the added sugar.

Introduce the dish Banh Mi Arepa from Mondo Colombian Fusion in Alam California.

Show the food, highlighting the arepa filled with cabbage and other ingredients.

Describe the beef empanada, noting its crispy shell and juicy filling.

Take a bite of the beef empanada, commenting on its tenderness and flavor.

Describe the salsa served with the empanada, mentioning its tangy and sour taste.

Open and describe the fried cheese ball, noting its fluffy texture and slight sweetness.

Take a sip of passion fruit juice, noting its compatibility with the cheese bread.

Introduce the main course, the Banh Mi Arepa, and describe it as slow-cooked brisket topped with aioli, green cabbage, pickled red onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.

Take a bite of the Banh Mi Arepa, commenting on the combination of flavors and textures, particularly the brisket and pickled ingredients.

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