What is the coastal serum who enjoyed Gabriel García Márquez? Discover this curious Colombian dish and the reasons that make it special. What does Arab culture have to do with all this? Let's see it!
Caribbean flavor
Colombia It is a gigantic country that exceeds 50 million. These, spread across an immense territory, have developed different gastronomic traditions depending on the area in which they live. Well, precisely in the north, on the coast of Caribbean Sea, there are foods that are reminiscent of those from Antillean countries such as the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
El fried plantain it is a key ingredient, as are pork rinds, rice, and beans. However, there is a dressing in this Colombian region that stands out from the rest. Is named coastal serum and derives from the Cow milk. This is cut with rennet to separate the rennet from the liquid whey. It is then combined to make a cheese ball and squeezed until it drains. After that, it is shredded and put in the blender.
An Arabian dressing?
It can also be cut with vinegar and lemon. In any case, the result consists of a somewhat thick cream of sour taste and strong smell. In addition, it has a salty aftertaste that is very typical of the coast. In other words, the place that has gastronomy with the most shawl of Colombia is the Caribbean coast. This is probably related to the migrations of merchants Arabs who left their customs where they arrived.
The influence of those who arrived from the Near East is considerable. just know that Shakira his last name Mebarak or read the first pages of "One Hundred Years of Solitude". It was Arabs who taught Colonel Aureliano Buendía ice, as he would remember many years later in front of the firing squad. These same Arabs imported the custom of preserving milk in wooden barrels, which favors fermentation and gives it a special touch.
Uses of coastal serum
Today the whey is used in various dishes. It is thrown so much to the yucca Like fried plantain. What's more, the typical breakfast from the north includes slices of this same plantain with coastal serum and a cup of coffee. Keep this in mind when visiting Cartagena de Indias o Santa Marta. There are even those who dip these plantain "patacones" in the whey mixed with cilantro and lemon.
Also valid for dishes with rice y meat. After all, the possibilities are endless. Did you find it interesting? Do not hesitate to try it if you visit Colombia. If you don't, you can surely find it in your trusted Colombian restaurant or you can prepare it at home. What are you waiting for?
