This is one of those perfect plates of healthy natural protein without resorting to that dreadful spun soy fake meat. The plate contains rice and beans which together contain all the essential amino acids for a complete protein, like meat, but it's cholesterol free. This is the poor man's protein source all over the Caribbean and Central America. The beans were served separate from the rice, so I poured my beans over the rice like they do in Panama. Also on the plate was a corn cake stuffed with cheese; it was very cheesy, satisfying, and a source of calcium. This meal also came with a half plantain that added sweetness as well as potassium and B vitamins. Rounding out the meal was half an avocado, for excellent quality fat, and a small salad of lettuce, onion, a tomato slice, and cilantro; thousand island dressing was on the table. I ordered "picante", expecting to get a bottled product, but they brought a serving of mild vinegar with green onion, tomato, and chile; it was fresh and delicious. For my drink I had a Pony Malta. Malta is a sweet soft drink that is made from the ingredients in beer, and it's considered nutritious. In Germany it's called children's beer.
Location: Sabores Colombianos, 3695 University Avenue, San Diego, California. Date: August 4, 2019.
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AuthorChef Roland has been a legal resident of seven countries and has travelled in over thirty, documenting food along the way. He currently resides in the desert in Southern California. Categories
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