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If using a regular pot, simmer for 2 hours.","group":"Beans","title":"Cook the soaked beans","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Beans"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Prepare the Hogao (sauce) by sautéing the tomatoes, green onions, and garlic in a pan with oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until softened. Season with salt and cumin.","group":"Hogao Sauce","title":"Prepare the Hogao","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Hogao Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cook the white rice according to package instructions.","group":"Rice","title":"Cook the white rice according","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Rice"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Prepare the chicharrón: Score the pork belly skin, rub with salt and a pinch of baking soda, and fry in its own fat or bake until the skin is very crispy and the meat is cooked through.","group":"Meats","title":"Prepare the chicharrón","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Meats"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Sauté the ground beef in a pan with 3 tablespoons of the prepared hogao until fully cooked and browned.","group":"Meats","title":"Sauté the ground beef","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Meats"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Fry the chorizos and the ripe plantain slices (tajadas) until golden brown. Grill the arepas until slightly charred.","group":"Sides","title":"Fry the chorizos and the ripe plantain slices","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Sides"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Fry the eggs sunny-side up.","group":"Sides","title":"Fry the eggs sunny-side up","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sides"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Assemble the platter: Serve a large portion of beans, rice, and ground meat. Place the chicharrón, chorizo, plantain, arepa, and avocado around the edge. Top the rice or meat with the fried egg and extra hogao.","group":"Assembly","title":"Assemble the platter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Traditional Bandeja Paisa is served on a large oval platter to accommodate all the components. 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