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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾16gCarbs
🥑32gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Posta Negra Cartagenera

How to order / say it
Say it Posta Negra Cartagenera — [POH-stah NEH-grah kah-tah-hen-EHR-ah]
Order I'd like the posta negra cartagenera, please.
Locally Me gustaría la posta negra cartagenera, por favor.
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Colombian black beef dish cooked with Worcestershire sauce.

Why try it?

Posta Negra is one of Cartagena's beloved dishes, a true representation of the Afro-Caribbean influence in local cuisine. Its rich flavor and innovative cooking technique showcase the cultural blend and creativity thriving in Cartagena.

How it tastes

The beef is tender, infused with a dark, sweet, and savory marinade that creates a flavorful crust. The sauce is a harmonious blend of tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet tones, accentuated by a deep umami richness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Emerging in the early 20th century in Cartagena, Posta Negra was inspired by European sauces and adapted with local ingredients. It became popular at family gatherings and special occasions, celebrated for its deep, complex flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g beef
  • 🥣 50 ml worcestershire sauce
  • 🍯 50 g brown sugar
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🫒 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp pepper

Method

  1. 1 Marinate beef with Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper overnight.
  2. 2 Sear beef in oil until browned.
  3. 3 Simmer beef with marinade until tender and sauce thickens.
  4. 4 Slice and serve with sauce drizzled over.

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