World Flavors Cookbook

Caldo de Costilla

Bogotá's sacred morning broth — beef ribs slowly simmered with potato and cilantro, served as breakfast before a long day.

Cuisine: Colombia

Ingredients

• 800g beef short ribs
• 3 potatoes, halved
• 1 onion, halved
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt

Instructions

1. Place ribs in a pot with cold water, onion, and garlic.
2. Bring to boil. Skim foam.
3. Simmer 1 hour until meat is very tender.
4. Add potatoes. Cook 20 minutes.
5. Add cumin and season with salt.
6. Add cilantro.
7. Serve with white rice, an arepa, and hot chocolate.