Lechona
Lechona, also known as lechon asado, is a popular Colombian dish.[1]
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| Course | Lunch, dinner |
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| Place of origin | Colombia |
| Region or state | South America |
| Associated national cuisine | Colombia |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Roast pig stuffed, yellow peas, green onion, yellow rice, and spices |
It is similar in style to many preparations made in other South American countries. It consists of a roast pig stuffed, yellow peas, green onion, yellow rice, and spices cooked in an outdoor brick oven for about ten hours.
It is traditional to the Tolima Department in central Colombia. It is usually accompanied by arepas (a corn-made bread).
See also
References
- "Lechona". Colombia.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- Tiempo, Casa Editorial El. "Lechona, ajiaco, fritanga... 'Top' de platos criollos con más calorías". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-07-08.
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