Bandeja Paisa is one of Colombia’s most iconic dishes, known for its generous portions and variety of flavors. This hearty meal includes grilled steak, fried pork belly, chorizo, red beans, white rice, a fried egg, plantain, avocado slices, and arepas. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 200g grilled steak
- 200g fried pork belly (chicharrón)
- 2 chorizo sausages
- 1 cup red beans, cooked
- 1 cup white rice, cooked
- 1 large plantain, peeled and sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 arepas
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meats:
- Season the steak with salt and pepper and grill it to your preferred doneness. Set aside.
- Fry the pork belly until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Cook the chorizo sausages in a pan until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the Beans:
- In a pot, heat the cooked red beans over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Rice:
- Prepare the white rice according to package instructions and keep it warm.
- Fry the Plantain:
- In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Fry the plantain slices until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Arepas:
- Cook the arepas on a griddle or frying pan until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Fry the Eggs:
- In a frying pan, cook the eggs sunny side up.
- Assemble the Platter:
- On a large serving platter, arrange the grilled steak, fried pork belly, chorizo, red beans, white rice, fried plantain, avocado slices, and arepas.
- Place the fried egg on top of the rice.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the platter with fresh cilantro.
- Serve the Bandeja Paisa with additional sides like lime wedges and hot sauce if desired.
Enjoy your Bandeja Paisa, a true Colombian feast that brings a variety of flavors and textures to your table!