Bandejita Montañera Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Rice

   In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of white rice and a pinch of salt. Stir, cover, and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.

2. 2

   Cook the Beans

   If using canned black beans, simply heat them in a saucepan. If using dry beans, soak them overnight and then cook until tender, about 1-2 hours.

3. 3

   Grill the Steak

   Season the steak with salt and grill it on medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until it reaches your desired doneness. Let it rest before slicing.

4. 4

   Fry the Pork

   Cut the pork into small pieces and fry them in a pan over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Fry the Plantains

   Peel the sweet plantains and slice them diagonally. Fry them in oil over medium heat until golden brown and caramelized, about 3-4 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Cook the Eggs

   In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your liking (sunny-side up or scrambled) in a little oil.

7. 7

   Make Arepas

   In a bowl, mix the corn flour, water, and salt to form a dough. Divide into small balls and flatten them. Cook the arepas on a hot skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden.

8. 8

   Assemble the Bandejita

   On a large plate, serve a portion of rice, black beans, grilled steak, fried pork, fried plantains, a fried egg, sliced avocado, and arepas. Enjoy!