Bandeja Paisa
A hearty Colombian platter loaded with beans, rice, meat, chorizo, and fried plantains. This traditional dish from Medellín is a celebration of bold flavors and generous portions.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 1240
- Protein
- 65g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups red kidney beans, cooked
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 to taste salt and pepper
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ pounds beef steak, sliced
- 2 links Colombian chorizo
- ½ pounds pork ribs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium plantains, ripe, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
- 2 eggs fried egg
- 4 ounces white cheese (queso fresco), crumbled
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
If using dried beans, soak overnight and cook until tender. Otherwise, warm canned beans.
- 2
Peel and slice plantains into 0.25-inch thick rounds. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season beef steak with salt and pepper. Season pork ribs with salt and pepper.
- 4
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups water to boil. Add 1 cup rice and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until tender.
- 5
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Add cooked beans to the skillet, stir well, and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork ribs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned. Set aside.
- 8
In the same skillet, cook beef steak over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until medium-rare. Set aside.
- 9
Cook chorizo in the skillet for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned. Slice if desired.
- 10
Heat 1 cup oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry plantain slices in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and salt lightly.
- 11
Fry 2 eggs sunny-side up in a separate skillet until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
- 12
Divide rice between 2 large plates, arranging as a bed.
- 13
Arrange beans, beef steak, pork ribs, and chorizo on each plate alongside the rice.
- 14
Add fried plantain chips, avocado slices, and a fried egg to each plate.
- 15
Top with crumbled queso fresco, fresh tomato slices, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- medium pot with lid
- deep skillet or Dutch oven
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
- large dinner plates
- meat thermometer (optional)
- tongs
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