On the afternoon of June 28, 2024, the Colombian National Team will face Costa Rica in an important match of the Copa América 2024. A victory would guarantee the Colombian team’s passage to the quarterfinals, and that is why the excitement among the fans already feel in the air.
So, for those planning to watch the game from home, renowned chefs have prepared five recipes ideal for sharing with friends and family. They are preparations that do not require much time, with ingredients that are easy to obtain and that will leave the cook as a true host.
A compilation of recipes made by the economic newspaper The Republic meeting the preparations that renowned chefs from Colombia suggest to live an enjoyable soccer time, full of goals and flavor.
One of the recipes is from chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, founder of the restaurant El Cielo, who recommends “church empanadas,” inspired by those that nuns used to sell outside religious establishments. These empanadas – which can be prepared in mini mode – can be accompanied with a pineapple chili, a refajo and a picada of chorizo, blood sausage and pork rind, advised Barrientos.
Another recommended preparation is from the restaurant Selvatikowhose chef is Daniel ZambranoThe top-notch chef proposes some spicy corn on the cob with cilantro butter. This dish is typical of the exit of many stadiums in the country. To prepare it, you need six ears of corn, half a cup of butter, three-quarters of a cup of coastal whey, a cup of grated coastal cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, lemon zest, tajine and salt to taste. Zambrano stated that the secret of preparation is in the butter, which gives them a unique flavor, and adds a special crunchy sensation.
The prominent chef Julián Molano, from Incorrectrecommended some soccer-themed potatoes. This dish includes four large creole potatoes, 400 grams of white potatoes, 80 grams of paipa cheese, 80 grams of pera cheese, 300 grams of chicken breast, chicken broth, red onion, white onion, salt and pepper to taste, garlic paste, dried oregano, white vinegar and cilantro. Molano assures that this dish is perfect to enjoy while watching the game.
For those who prefer seafood, Leonardo Marín de The Galen offers a recipe for prawns with garlic and chili. In a hot pan with a little olive oil, cook the chili briefly to perfume the oil. Then, add the smoked and chopped garlic, parsley and paprika; Add the prawns and cook for approximately two minutes on each side. At the end, lemon juice is squeezed over the prawns and sprinkled with fresh parsley and sea salt. “Serve the prawns as a sharing dish,” Marín suggested.
Finally, chef Camilo Londoño of Three Four Five Steakhouse He recommends some smash burgers as an accompaniment to the event. For this recipe, you need 5 hamburger buns, 600 grams of ground beef (mixture of 50% rump and 50% beef brisket), tomato, smoked bacon, 5 slices of cheddar cheese, 300 grams of white onion chopped and butter.
These recipes, provided by prominent Colombian chefs, are ideal to prepare at home and enjoy a football day with flavor.
The Colombian team will seek to maintain its streak of 24 games without losing when facing Costa Rica. The match will be played this Friday, June 28, at 5:00 pm, Colombia time, in Glendale, Arizona. The national team is coming off a convincing victory against Paraguay in Houston, boosted by the leadership of coach Néstor Lorenzo. For its part, Costa Rica arrives with four undefeated games, including a recent draw against Brazil led by Dorival Júnior.
The last confrontation between both teams in the Copa América Centenario in 2016 concluded with a 3-2 victory for Costa Rica. In that match, Costa Rica’s goals were the work of Johan Venegas, an own goal by Frank Fabra, and Celso Borges. For Colombia, the goals were from Fabra and Marlos Moreno.
