28 Tasty Reina Pepiada And Other Colombian Recipes You Must Try

Reina Pepiada is a savory treat and is usually served during special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and graduations.

It’s often associated with Christmastime because of its rich flavor and creamy texture. Today, we have 28 of the tastiest Reina Pepiada and other Colombian recipes for you to try.

1. Reina Pepiada

This dish is a combination of fried plantain, chicken, and avocado wrapped inside a cornmeal arepa bread called Reina Pepiada. These ingredients are usually served together as part of a meal, but you can enjoy them separately too!

2. Reina Pepiada With Chicken And Avocado

Arepas are corn cakes traditionally served in Venezuela. They are basically flatbread and are very similar to tortillas.

There are many different types of arepas; some are sweet, while others are savory. These particular ones are stuffed with shredded chicken and topped with avocado slices.

3. Easy Venezuela Arepas

This versatile Venezuelan staple is made with precooked cornmeal, olive oil, salt, and hot water and can be eaten any time of day.

Traditionally, you’ll see arepas stuffed with scrambled eggs with onions and tomatoes, chicken avocado salad, or even ham and cheese, but it doesn’t matter what goes inside because this crispy, delicious dish pairs well with almost anything.

4. Arepas Reina Pepiada Recipe

In Venezuela, they serve traditional Venezuelan dishes like arepas, empanadas, cachapas, etc., along with some international cuisine.

But what really caught my attention was the Reina Pepiada — a sandwich filled with shredded chicken, avocado, and mayo.

5. Filling Reina Pepiada Arepas Recipe

To make the filling, place half of the shredded chicken in a large bowl; set aside. In another bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cilantro, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and remaining shredded chicken.

Stir well to blend. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

6. Addicting Arepa Reina Pepiada

In addition to the main ingredients, the arepa pabellón uses shredded beef, double-cooked plantains, and crumbled Cotija cheese. 

All three of those flavors work well together and complement each other. Plus, the crunchy texture of the plantain adds another dimension to the dish.

7. Colombian Arepa Recipe

When you think about it, there really isn’t much else that tastes better than a warm, fluffy cornmeal cake stuffed with cheese and covered in toppings. 

But what makes it even more special is the fact that it’s made traditionally with local ingredients and served up hot off the griddle.

So let us show you how to make some authentic Colombian arepas de queso.

8. Reina Pepiada Arepa With Chicken And Avocado

We love the taste of Reina Pepiada because it tastes just like what you might find in Venezuela. The avocado adds some creaminess and richness to the sandwich, while the chicken adds a little spice. 

9. Traditional Reina Pepiada

It’s a simple recipe, and it doesn’t take long to prepare. You just need some basic ingredients like corn flour, oil, onion, garlic, cilantro, tomato sauce, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cheese.

Then you mix everything together and bake it in the oven for about 30 minutes. 

10. Venezuelan Arepas Recipe

Put the cornmeal, oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl and mix well.

Add 100 ml of cold water and let it soak for a few minutes before kneading it into a slightly wet, soft, sticky dough.

Knead until it becomes a slightly wet, soft sticky dough without any lumps, then make balls of dough weighing around 150 g each, until you run dry, and flatten each one using a little oil in your hands.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with a little oil and cook the arepas until a nice golden crust forms on both sides, turning once.

11. Reina Pepiada And Arepa Sifrina

This recipe combines two popular Venezuelan dishes into one mouthwatering snack. This arepa Reina Pepiada is filled with cheese, veggies, and seasoned pork. It’s topped with a creamy peanut sauce and served with fried plantains. 

12. Traditional Venezuelan Hallacas

Hallacas are the traditional Venezuelan Tamales. They’re usually filled with ground meats like beef, pork, or chicken, wrapped up in banana leaves, and boiled.

In some families, they’re rolled into little balls and fried. But most people just eat them straight out of the pot.

13. Empanadas

Empanadas are a type of food that originated in South America. They are usually stuffed with meat, cheese, vegetables, or some combination thereof. Some people call them “empanaditas”, while others prefer to use the term “empanadas”.

14. Colombian Arepas

The rest of the world has sandwiches, and Columbia has areca. Once you try it, we’re sure that you will choose it again. Arepa is so common, it is present in almost each grocery store in Colombia.

The history of arepa goes back to Venezuela, where it was invented by Venezuelans living in a part of Colombia called Misiones. 

15. Colombian Mote De Queso (Cheese And Yam Soup)

Mote de queso, or cheese and yam soup, is one of Colombia’s most beloved dishes. First found on the Atlantic coast, it is now spread throughout the country, including sincelejo and monteria.

The recipe includes yams and cheese and typically comes with fried plantains and tostones.

16. Aborrajados Recipe

In Colombia, people love to eat aborrajados. They are very common snacks during the hot days of summer. You can find them in many places around the country, especially in the Cauca Valley, where they are called “plantain fritters”.

17. Colombian Buñuelos

Buñuelos are a traditional dish found throughout Colombia during Christmas. They are usually eaten with coffee and milk. These delicious little treats are made out of bread dough and stuffed with cheese.

18. Paisa Colombian Arepas

Arepa paisa is one of the most popular dishes in Antioquia, Colombia. It is usually eaten for breakfast or dinner, and it is considered the Colombian version of crêpes.

Although there are many different recipes for this type of bread, they all use flour, eggs, milk, baking powder, sugar, oil, salt, and water. Some people add cheese or chocolate chips to make it even tastier.

19. Lechona Colombiana

Seeking to try an authentic Colombian meal? Then lechona is the answer you’ve been looking for. This traditional dish is usually cooked over an open fire.

But today we’re taking things up a notch and cooking our whole pig lechona indoors.

20. Pescado Frito

The Spanish and Portuguese had a settlement in Colombia centuries ago. They brought many specialties here and one of them is Pescado Frito.

This is simply a fried fish served with rice, beans, potatoes, and salad. In some areas, you can even find it with plantains. 

21. Bandeja Paisa

Bandeja Paisa is a traditional Colombian meal consisting of rice, beans, meat, and vegetables. This dish is often served during holidays like Christmas and Easter. In fact, it is considered a national dish because it originated in Colombia. 

22. Colombian Caldo De Costilla

This is a hearty soup made with beef ribs. They are cut into small pieces and simmered with garlic, onions, carrots, tomatoes, and spices like oregano, bay leaves, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and paprika. 

23. Cazuela De Mariscos

Cazuela de marisco origin has not been confirmed, although it is thought to originate from Spain or coastal areas of Colombia. Some suggest that the Spanish colonists brought it. Others believe that it originated in South America.

24. Pandebono

When you have a chance to go to Valle del Caucaju, you must taste pan de Bono, one of the most delicious specialties of this region. This is a kind of bread prepared with cassava starch, eggs, and cheese. 

25. A Colombian Breakfast

Calentado is a traditional Colombian dish. In fact, it is one of the most representative dishes of Colombian cuisine.

This is because it is prepared with leftover foods from previous meals, such as bread, milk, coffee, and even leftovers from the night before.

26. Colombian Ajiaco

Ajiaco is one of those dishes that are extremely popular in many countries. In fact, it is considered a national food in Colombia, where it is known as “ajiaco”. However, there is no clear answer about the origin of the name. 

27. Sobrebarriga

The dish originated from the Andean region of Colombia, where locals used to cook it over open fires. In modern times, the dish spread to neighboring Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile.

However, the original version of the dish uses only vegetables, unlike the Colombian version.

28. Natilla

In Colombia, there is no holiday season without Natilla. This sweet dessert is prepared during the month of December. It is usually consumed along with buñuelos, which are fried bread dusted with sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Are Reina Pepiada’s Made?

To make the filling, combine the shredded chicken breast, diced tomato, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, jalapeño, salt, and black peppercorn in a bowl. Mix well.

What Exactly Are Reina Pepiada’s?

The traditional Venezuelan dish called arepa Reina Pépída is similar to a tamale, except it does not use corn husks. Instead, it uses plantains, cheese, and meat.

This recipe calls for shredded beef, which adds flavor to the arepa while keeping the dish vegetarian.

Final Thoughts

Reina Pepiada is one of our favorite recipes. It’s so delicious and flavorful that we always have it on hand when we feel like having something savory. You should definitely give this recipe a try if you haven’t already!