Bandeja Paisa (Dairy-Free Variation)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red beans
• 1 cup White rice
• 1 large Plantain
• about 113 g Dairy-free chorizo
• 1/2 medium Avocado
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• about 113 g Ground beef
• about 57 g Chicharron (pork belly)
• 1 small Arepa

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1If your 1 cup of red beans and 1 cup of white rice are not already cooked, cook them now in separate pots according to your preferred method. Ensure they are tender.
2. 2Peel the 1 large plantain and slice it into 1.27 cm thick rounds. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 25.4 cm skillet over medium-high heat (190.6°C / 190°C). Fry the plantain slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and slightly softened. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
3. 3Place the about 113 g of dairy-free chorizo in the same skillet used for the plantains, over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is browned and heated through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. 4In the same skillet, add the about 113 g of ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat (190.6°C / 190°C) for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat and set aside.
5. 5Place the about 57 g of chicharron (pork belly) in the skillet over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Cook for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is crispy and heated through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
6. 6Heat the skillet again over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Crack the 1 large egg into the skillet and fry it to your desired doneness, about 2-4 minutes for a runny yolk or longer for a firm yolk. Carefully remove the egg from the skillet.
7. 7To assemble the Bandeja Paisa, arrange the cooked 1 cup of red beans, 1 cup of white rice, fried plantain slices, cooked dairy-free chorizo, and cooked ground beef on a large plate. Add the 1/2 medium avocado, sliced, and the fried egg on top. Place the small arepa on the side.
8. 8Serve the Bandeja Paisa immediately.

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