Food Guides
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What to Eat With Colombian Sancocho: Rice, Avocado, Ají & the Sides That Actually Work
Colombian sancocho is already a full meal, so the best sides are not the ones that make the table bigger.…
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What Is Anticucho de Corazón? Bolivia’s Beef Heart Skewer Explained
Anticucho de corazón is not mysterious once you understand the cut: beef heart is a lean working muscle that becomes…
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How to Order Shchi Without Guessing What Will Arrive
Ordering shchi is easy once you know which questions matter. Learn how to choose fresh, sour or green shchi, ask…
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What Is a Hallaca? Ingredients, Taste & Venezuelan Christmas Tradition
Hallaca is Venezuela’s iconic Christmas parcel of seasoned corn masa, rich meat guiso, olives, capers and raisins wrapped in plantain…
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Is Shchi Healthy? It Depends Much More on the Pot Than the Name
Shchi can be light and vegetable-rich or surprisingly substantial. Here is how cabbage, sauerkraut, broth, meat, potatoes, sodium and sour…
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Hallaca vs Tamale: What’s the Difference?
Hallaca and tamale share corn masa, fillings and natural wrappers, but Venezuela’s hallaca has its own guiso, garnishes, plantain-leaf construction…
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What Does Shchi Taste Like? From Gentle Cabbage Broth to Deep Fermented Tang
Shchi can be mild and brothy, deeply tangy from sauerkraut or bright and tart with sorrel. Here is what changes…
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Shchi vs Borscht: Two Famous Soups That Taste Nothing Alike
Shchi is built around cabbage; red borscht gets its character from beetroot. Compare their flavor, acidity, broth, texture, sour cream…
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Sancocho Colombiano in New Jersey: Bergenline, Elizabeth & More
New Jersey has a surprisingly deep Colombian sancocho trail, from Bergenline pots of beef, gallina and oxtail to Elizabeth menus…
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Can You Freeze Shchi? How to Keep the Soup Without Ruining the Bowl
Shchi freezes surprisingly well, but potatoes, sour cream and fresh herbs need a little thought. Here is how to freeze,…
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