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LA LECHONA Suckling pig is a mixture of chickpeas, pork, spices and occasionally rice (depending on the area) that is often served with an arepa. Traditionally, this mixture of ingredients is cooked slowly for up to 10 hours in a whole roast of pork that infuses all the flavors together and creates a delicious dish. While Lechona can be found in restaurants throughout Colombia, it is native to the Tolima region, which is southwest of Bogotá and contains the main cities of Ibagué and Espinal. Ingredients 3 lb diced pork hip Bacon (For a cushion) 30 x 50 cm 1⁄2 lb of cooked rice with a pinch of color. 1⁄2 lb cooked yellow peas 2 long onion stalks, chopped 8 gr Cumin Salt to taste 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 sprigs of: Oregano, thyme, bay leaf Grated nutmeg Thread 20pc white arepa PROCESS In advance, season the pork hip cubes, with the herbs: oregano, thyme and bay leaf, plus the other spices: nutmeg, cumin, pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, salt and ...