Fríjoles Antioqueños (Antioquian Beans) are a traditional dish from Colombia’s Paisa region, prepared with red beans, pork, plantain, and spices that give them a unique and comforting flavor. It is a hearty, homemade dish usually served with rice, fried pork belly, fried egg, and avocado. At our catering service, fríjoles antioqueños become 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 of red beans (soaked overnight)
- 300 g of pork (ribs or bacon)
- 1 green plantain (cut into pieces)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 1 large white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 liters of water
- White rice, fried pork belly, fried egg, and avocado as sides
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the beans
- Wash the beans and place them in a large pot with 2 liters of water.
- Cook over medium heat for 1 hour until tender.
- Add the pork and plantain
- Add pork and green plantain pieces.
- Cook for another 30 minutes.
- Add the vegetables
- Peel and cut potatoes and carrots into pieces.
- Add them to the pot and cook for 20 more minutes.
- Make the base sauce
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion, garlic, and tomato with a little oil.
- Add cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Incorporate this sauce into the beans and mix well.
- Serve
- Serve fríjoles antioqueños hot in deep bowls.
- Accompany with white rice, fried pork belly, fried egg, and avocado.
Fríjoles Antioqueños are more than just a recipe—they’re tradition, abundance, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare them 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 fríjoles antioqueños win you over and taste the true flavor of Antioquia.
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