Bandeja paisa recipe

Savor the hearty flavors of Colombia's favorite dish!

120 minmedium15 ingredients

Ingredients

• 400 g red beans
• 300 g pork belly
• 300 g ground beef
• 200 g chorizo sausage
• 300 g white rice
• 2 fried plantains
• 2 avocadoes
• 4 eggs
• 4 arepas
• 10 g cilantro
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic
• 30 ml olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

How to make Bandeja paisa

1. Soak 400 g of red beans in water overnight; drain and set aside for cooking.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add 300 g of diced pork belly; fry until crispy, about 10 minutes, then set aside on paper towels.
3. In the same skillet, add 300 g of ground beef along with 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook until browned for 7-10 minutes.
4. Fry 200 g of sliced chorizo in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes; then set aside with the pork belly.
5. Prepare 300 g of white rice according to the package instructions, cooking until fluffy and tender, about 20 minutes.
6. In a large platter, arrange the cooked beans, crispy pork belly, ground beef, and chorizo neatly.
7. Add 2 sliced fried plantains and garnish the platter with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro on top.
8. Serve immediately while warm, offering additional sides like arepas if desired.

Get Copper on the App Store

More dishes from Colombia →