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🇨🇴 Bandeja Paisa Recipe (Authentic Colombian Platter)

Bandeja Paisa is one of Colombia’s most iconic dishes — a generous, comforting platter loaded with beans, rice, chorizo, ground beef, crispy pork belly, plantains, avocado, and a fried egg. It’s full of flavor and perfect for a big family meal.

⭐ Ingredients

For the beans:

  • 2 cups red beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper

For the meat:

  • 300g ground beef
  • 1 Colombian chorizo (or any spicy sausage)
  • 200g pork belly, sliced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste

Extras:

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 ripe plantains, sliced and fried
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 eggs (fried)
  • Lime wedges

🍽️ How to Make Bandeja Paisa

1. Cook the Beans

  1. Add soaked beans to a pot with onion, garlic, tomato, cumin, salt.
  2. Simmer for 1–1.5 hours until tender.

2. Prepare the Meats

  • Fry the pork belly until crispy.
  • Cook the chorizo until browned.
  • Sauté ground beef with paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Fry the Plantains

  • Pan-fry the plantain slices until golden.

4. Assemble the Platter

In a large plate (“bandeja”):

  • White rice
  • Beans
  • Crispy pork belly
  • Chorizo
  • Ground beef
  • Fried plantains
  • Avocado slices
  • Fried egg
  • Lime wedge

Serve warm.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Here are 5 great sides and serving ideas:

1. Serve with Arepas

Soft Colombian arepas pair perfectly with the meats and beans.

2. Add Hogao Sauce

A tomato-onion Colombian salsa adds freshness.

3. Offer a Fresh Salad

A simple lettuce, cucumber, and tomato salad balances the rich platter.

4. Serve with Cornbread or Cassava Bread

Great for dipping into beans.

5. Add a Fresh Drink

Pair with limeade, passion fruit juice, or horchata for a refreshing combo.

❓ FAQs

1. Can I make Bandeja Paisa ahead of time?

Yes! Prepare the beans and meats 1 day before and store separately. Assemble before serving.

2. What meats can I substitute?

You can replace:

  • Pork belly → bacon or crispy pork strips
  • Chorizo → spicy sausage or longaniza
  • Ground beef → shredded beef or chicken

3. Is this dish spicy?

Not usually. Add hot sauce if you prefer heat.

4. Can I make it healthier?

Use:

  • Brown rice
  • Grilled chicken instead of pork belly
  • Baked plantains instead of fried

5. What beans are best?

Red beans or cranberry beans are the traditional choice.

🍛 Similar Recipes You May Like :

✅ 1. Colombian Arepas

A soft cornmeal bread served with Bandeja Paisa.

✅ 2. Arroz con Pollo

A comforting one-pot chicken and rice dish.

✅ 3. Empanadas Colombianas

Crispy corn empanadas filled with beef and potatoes.

✅ 4. Mexican Carne Asada

Grilled beef similar in flavor profile and popularity.

✅ 5. Cuban Ropa Vieja

Shredded beef simmered in tomato sauce — rich and Latin-inspired.!

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