Bandeja Paisa

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1To prepare the rice, add oil, garlic and onion to a pot and put it to fry.
  2. 2When translucent, add water and salt.
  3. 3When the water boils, add the rice.
  4. 4When the water dries, lower the heat, cover and let it cook for 1 hour.
  5. 5To prepare the beans, put them in the pressure cooker with new water.
  6. 6Add bay leaves and sprigs of thyme.
  7. 7Add chopped onion, a clove of garlic, salt and cover the pot.
  8. 8Let it cook for approximately 1 hour.
  9. 9If the bacon is not cut, make the cuts in the shape of teeth until you reach the skin.
  10. 10Add a little baking soda to the skin and let it act for at least 30 minutes.
  11. 11Cook them in water with a little salt for about 30 minutes to remove some of the fat.
  12. 12Take out the bacon and put it to drain on absorbent paper.
  13. 13Add a little flour to a frying pan and add your bacon
  14. 14To make the hogao, fry the onion, tomato and garlic.
  15. 15Add pepper, cumin, meat seasoning and salt to taste.
  16. 16Let it simmer until a sauce is formed.
  17. 17Remove most of the hogao to a separate container and leave a little to mix with the ground beef.
  18. 18In separate pans, fry the plantains, the sausage, the egg and grill the arepas.
  19. 19Cut the avocado and add a little salt.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Arroz
  • 2 lb Frijol Bola Roja
  • 1 lb Carne Molida
  • 1 lb Tocino
  • 2 Platanos
  • Arepas Pequeñas
  • Aguacate
  • Chorizo
  • Huevos
  • 2 Hojas de Laurel
  • 2 Ramas de Tomillo
  • 2 Cebollas Cabezonas
  • 2 Tomates
  • 5 Dientes de Ajo
  • 0.5 Cda Bicarbonato de Sodio
  • 1 Pizca Pimienta
  • 1 Pizca Comino
  • 1 Pizca Condimento para carne
  • Sal
  • Aceite

Tips

  • If the broth of the beans is not thick enough, you can mash some beans to give it the desired consistency or add a little cornstarch
  • The bacon when frying is called chicharron