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.

Bandeja Paisa: The Ultimate Colombian Platter

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

  1. 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.
  2. Fry the eggs sunny-side up in a pan until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  3. Heat the cooked pork belly, Colombian chorizos, white rice, and red beans in separate pans.
  4. Fry the ripe plantains until golden and caramelized.
  5. Warm the arepas in a pan until heated through.
  6. 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