
Colombian
Bandeja Paisa
A traditional Colombian dish that showcases a variety of flavors and textures, Bandeja Paisa is a hearty meal that features beans, rice, meats, and plantains, all beautifully presented on one plate for a feast that is both flavorful and satisfying.
Total Time2 minutes
Servings4
Difficulty
hard
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
65
Protein
85
Carbs
60
Fat
20
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 2 cups red beans (soaked overnight)
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 pound chorizo, cut into slices
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound pork belly, diced
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 ripe plantains, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup arepas (corn cakes)
- 1/2 cup hogao sauce (tomato and onion sauce)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, combine soaked beans and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper towards the end of cooking.
- 2In a separate pan, cook the pork belly over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3In the same pan, add chorizo and cook until browned, then set aside.
- 4Sauté ground beef in the pan until fully cooked; season with salt and pepper. Mix with the chorizo and pork before serving.
- 5Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- 6Fry the plantain slices in a skillet until golden brown and caramelized, then set aside.
- 7Fry the eggs sunny side up in the same skillet, keeping the yolks runny if desired.
- 8To serve, arrange a mound of rice on each plate, topped with a serving of beans, ground beef, pork belly, and chorizo. Place fried plantains on the side, along with sliced avocado and an arepa. Top with a sunny-side-up egg and drizzle with hogao sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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