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Bandeja paisa Colombiana - quearepas.com

Bandeja Paisa Recipe

First, the beans, rice and meat are cooked, which can be grilled or stewed. Then, the chorizo and chicharrón are fried to obtain that delicious crunchy flavor. An arepa is also prepared and the plantain is cut into slices for frying. Finally, everything is served together on a large platter accompanied by avocado and a fried egg. Bandeja Paisa is a hearty and satisfying dish that is sure to leave you wanting more.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Plato principal
Cuisine Colombiana
Servings 6 people
Calories 1200 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the preparation of the beans

  • 750 gr Fresh beans
  • 1/4 Kg Bacon skin meat
  • 1 unit Headed onion
  • 1 unit Onion in branches
  • 1 unit Tomato
  • 1 unit Green banana
  • 1 unit Carrot

For the preparation of the rice

  • 2 cups White rice
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1/4 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Edible oil
  • 1/4 unit Small red pepper
  • 1/4 unit Headed onion

Preparation of ripe

  • 1 unit Ripe banana
  • 1 cup Edible oil

Other

  • 1 unit Egg for each dish to be served
  • 1 unit Ripe avocado

Instructions
 

Beans Preparation

  • Prepare all the bean ingredients.
    Ingredients for beans - quearepas
  • Place a large pot over high heat, add a little of the lard from the pork rinds. Place the meat to seal it.
    Once the meat is sealed, add the chopped onion, green onion and tomato.
    Seasonings in the meat of beans - quearepas.com
  • Chop the carrot into squares and add to the mixture.
    Mixture for the beans of the bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Then add the beans.
  • Now add water to cover all the ingredients. Chop the green plantain into cubes and also add it to spice.
    Season and let it cook for about twenty minutes.
    Add water to the mixture until it covers it - quearepas.com
  • Add chopped cilantro to complement the flavor.
    Chopped cilantro - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Remove part of the beans and mash to further spice the beans.
  • Check taste and ready.
    Revisando los frijoles - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com

Preparation of Ground Beef

  • Select and clean the meat to be used.
    Meat for ground beef - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Place in a pot with enough water to parboil the meat. Add garlic or onion for taste and of course a touch of salt. Depending if you use a pressure cooker and how tender the meat is the time it will take to tenderize. At least 20 to 25 minutes.
    Sancochar la carne - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Remove the meat and proceed to cut into small pieces.
  • Use a meat grinder to grind or mince the meat.
    Grinding meat - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Remove the meat from the picatodo.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat and grease, add onion, paprika, tomato and garlic.
    Add tomato and pimento for ground beef - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Add the meat to the previous preparation, season to taste and cook for about 15 minutes.
    Adding the meat to the mixture - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com

Rice Preparation

  • Place a pot over medium heat, grease and add chopped onion, garlic and paprika.
    Onion, garlic and paprika for rice - quearepas.com
  • Add the rice and water. Add a little salt. When it starts to boil, lower the heat.
    Water in the preparation of rice - quearepas.com
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, check that it is dry and soft.
    Almost ready rice - bandeja paisa -quearepas.com

Preparation of the Chicharrones

  • Cut the pork skin into strips and then into smaller pieces. You can make cuts without getting to the skin. Add salt and baking soda on the skin.
    Cutting bacon pieces - quearepas.com
  • Put a pot with enough water and place the pork pieces. Boil for about twenty minutes.
    Pork pieces in a pot with water - quearepas.com
  • Remove the pieces, let them rest and remove the moisture. Place in a pot to fry until golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove from oil and place on absorbent paper. Here you have a complete recipe of chicharrones.
    Ready chicharrón - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com

Preparation of ripe plants

  • Remove the banana skin and cut into two pieces.
    Platano maduro pelado - paisa tray - quearepas.com
  • Cut into thin slices.
    Cut ripe banana - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • In a frying pan or cauldron with abundant oil, place the ripe peppers to fry. You have to be very careful not to overcook and burn them. Turn and check.
    Maduras en el sartén - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove and place on absorbent paper.
    Mature stripes - paisa tray - quearepas.com

Mature stripes - paisa tray - quearepas

  • Make cuts in the sausages without breaking them completely.
    Chorizo minced - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Fry in oil in a frying pan until golden brown.
    Frying chorizos - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com
  • Remove from the pan and place on an absorbent napkin.
    Chorizos listos - bandeja paisa - quearepas.com

Arepas Preparation

Egg Preparation

  • To finish with the preparation, fry an egg for each serving of tray to be served.
    Fried huevo - paisa tray - quearepas.com

Final preparation

  • On a large platter or plate, place each of the components and as a finishing touch, avocado pieces.
    Bandeja paisa Colombiana - quearepas.com

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Notes

Nutritional Information

Bandeja Paisa is a typical Colombian dish that is known for being delicious and hearty. However, due to its high fat and calorie content, it is not considered a particularly healthy dish.
One serving of Bandeja Paisa (which is usually quite large) can contain around 1000 to 1500 calories, depending on the amount of ingredients and preparation. It is also high in fat, especially saturated fat, due to the presence of ingredients such as chicharrón and chorizo.
However, Bandeja Paisa also contains a good amount of protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates from beans and rice. In addition, the dish also includes vegetables such as avocado and ripe plantain, which provide important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
In conclusion, Bandeja Paisa is a dish that should be enjoyed in moderation due to its high caloric and fat content. However, if combined with a balanced diet and regular physical activity, it can be enjoyed occasionally as a delicious and satisfying indulgence.
Keyword chicharrón, paisa