Bandeja El Pueblito Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Cook the Proteins

   Season the chicken, steak, chorizo, and pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until it’s golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. Repeat for the steak, chorizo, and pork, cooking each for about 4-5 minutes or until done.

2. 2

   Prepare the Rice and Beans

   In a separate pot, cook 1 cup of white rice according to package instructions. In another pot, heat the black beans over medium heat until warmed through.

3. 3

   Fry the Plantains

   Peel and slice the sweet plantains diagonally. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat, and fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. 4

   Cook the Eggs

   In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook them sunny-side up or to your preference.

5. 5

   Make the Arepas

   In a bowl, mix the corn flour with water and a pinch of salt until a dough forms. Shape into small disks and cook on a hot griddle or skillet for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.

6. 6

   Assemble the Bandeja

   On a large plate, arrange a serving of rice, black beans, sliced avocado, fried plantains, cooked proteins (chicken, steak, sausage, pork), the fried egg, and arepas. Serve warm.