Colombian Food Secrets
Colombian Food Secrets, a hearty and flavorful platter featuring rice, beans, meats, fried egg, avocado, and plantains.
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Pot
- Grill
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked red beans
- 1 cup white rice cooked
- 1 piece chicharrón fried pork belly
- 1 piece grilled steak
- 1 piece chorizo sausage grilled
- 1 large fried egg
- 1 small avocado sliced
- 1 medium ripe plantain fried
- 1 piece arepa grilled
- 1 tbsp hogao sauce Colombian tomato and onion sauce
Instructions
- Cook the red beans in a pot with water until tender, seasoning with salt and garlic.
- Cook the white rice according to package instructions.
- Fry the chicharrón (pork belly) until crispy.
- Grill the steak and chorizo until cooked through.
- Fry the plantain in a pan until golden brown.
- Fry an egg and set aside.
- Grill the arepa and slice the avocado.
- Assemble the plate: Serve rice and beans as the base, then add the meats, egg, plantain, avocado, arepa, and hogao sauce.
Notes
Bandeja Paisa is best enjoyed fresh with a glass of fresh juice or Colombian coffee.