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Barranquilla (Colombia)
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Nutritional Values
550kcal
28gProtein
60gCarbs
20gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
Arroz de Lisa
How to order / say it
Say it
Arroz de Lisa — [ah-ros deh lee-sah]
Order
I'd like Arroz de Lisa, please.
Locally
Por favor, un Arroz de Lisa.
Say locally
A rice dish paired traditionally with liseta fish.
Why try it?
Arroz de Lisa integrates chewy rice with tender fish to depict the rich culinary history of Barranquilla, often tied to local celebrations.
How it tastes
The rice is savory and aromatic with spices, dotted with succulent pieces of mullet fish. A hint of seafood flavor permeates each grain.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Dating back to the early 1900s, this dish emerged in riverside communities where fresh fish and rice became staples, growing ever popular since.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 300 g mullet fish
- 🌾 350 g rice
- 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
- 🧄 50 g scallions
- 🧂 5 g pepper
Method
- 1 Clean, season and grill the fish separately.
- 2 Cook rice with coconut milk, scallions, and spices.
- 3 Mix cooked fish into rice and serve warm.
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