Calentado Paisa is a traditional Colombian dish from Antioquia, made with reheated rice and beans, served with fried egg, chorizo, and arepa. It is considered a festive breakfast, very popular in Medellín and the coffee region. At our catering service, calentado paisa becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (from the day before)
- 2 cups paisa beans (with thick broth)
- 2 fried eggs
- 2 Antioquian chorizos
- 2 small arepas
- 1 fried ripe plantain (optional)
- Pork crackling or beef chunks (optional)
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Reheat rice and beans
- In a large skillet, mix rice with beans.
- Cook over medium heat until hot and well combined.
- Prepare the sides
- Fry chorizos until golden.
- Fry eggs in hot oil.
- Grill arepas in skillet or griddle.
- Optional: fry ripe plantain and pork crackling.
- Serve the calentado
- Place rice and beans on the plate.
- Add fried egg, chorizo, and arepa.
- Include plantain or pork crackling if desired.
Calentado Paisa is more than just breakfast—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let calentado paisa win you over and taste the true flavor of Antioquian cuisine.
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