typical foods in colombia
Bandeja Paisa is a traditional meal from the Paisa region of Colombia, which includes the cities of Medellin, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Guatape and Jardin. In fact it is so well-loved it has been adopted as Colombia’s national dish. This hearty meal usually contains white rice, red beans, ground or minced beef, plantain, chorizo sausage, corn, pork crackling, fried egg, arepa and an avocado. The ingredients can vary between cities and restaurants with certain ingredients being added or taken away. Portion size can also vary between the full meal and half or a quarter of the traditional plate size.
Traditionally, the Bandeja Paisa includes beans, white rice, pork rinds, powdered meat, chorizo, fried egg, ripe banana, avocado and arepa, but you can substitute grilled beef or pork for powdered meat. I usually make beans and meat powder the day before to make the recipe easier.
Ingredients
(4 portions)
Antioquia Beans
White rice
Powdered meat
Greaves
Cooked sausages
Fried eggs
Banana slices
Hogao
Avocado to serve
Preparation:
1. Prepare beans, hogao and meat powder the day before and store in the fridge.
2. When the paisa tray is ready to serve, heat the beans, roast, the meat powder and prepare the greaves.
3. Cook the white rice and plantains. Fry the eggs and sausages.
