Bandeja Paisa: The Ultimate Colombian Platter
Bandeja Paisa is a traditional Colombian platter that is a hearty and flavorful representation of the country's cuisine. This ultimate platter is a combination of various delicious components that come together to create a satisfying and filling meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices of cooked pork belly
- 4 Colombian chorizos
- 4 servings of cooked white rice
- 4 servings of red beans
- 4 ripe plantains
- 4 arepas
- 4 avocado slices
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 4 portions and shape them into small patties. Season with salt and pepper, then cook on a stovetop until browned and cooked through.
- Fry the eggs sunny-side up in a pan until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Heat the cooked pork belly, Colombian chorizos, white rice, and red beans in separate pans.
- Fry the ripe plantains until golden and caramelized.
- Warm the arepas in a pan until heated through.
- Assemble the bandeja paisa by arranging all the cooked components on a large platter, then garnish with avocado slices and chopped cilantro.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 1200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 90g
- Protein
- 60g
- Fat
- 70g
Supplies
Large platter Frying pans Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bandeja Paisa with a side of hot sauce and a cold Colombian beer for an authentic experience.
Tips & tricks
For a time-saving option, you can use pre-cooked rice and canned red beans. Additionally, you can prepare some of the components in advance to streamline the cooking process.
Cost
$25