Colombian Tasty Feasts

So every country has different parts and each part has a specific food preference and style. I was reading about Colombian cuisine and something stuck in my mind. It was really surprising to learn that Ants are common. Yes the insect, but in many different cultures various insects are looked on as delicacies. During the rain season of Colombia ants are harvested they are soaked in salt water and roasted in a ceramic pot. Mmmm tasty. I don't think I would eat ants but maybe if I was feeling adventurous and traveled to Colombia. 

This is a very old tradition that goes back to the pre-colombian times. Ants were actually given as a wedding gift. They were believed to be an aphrodisiac. But that might need some research, but it was discovered that ants are actually loaded with protein. they are actually being harvested so much that they are coming close to extinction. They are literally known as Big ass ants in English translation. 

They also eat Guinea pig, which apparently tastes very good. 
Another dish I found particularly interesting is Morcilla Rellena, which is blood sausage, or blood pudding. This is a more common dish that is served deep fried or barbecued. 

The last dishes that I found very interesting are Charapa...don't eat it. Its a tortoise that lives in the fresh water and it's endangered. The other dish I found intriguing is Chunchullo. This is cow and poultry intestines that have been fried and stuffed.   

  

http://www.southamerica.cl/Colombia/Food.htm