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Calentao Colombiano

Cultural Context

Calentao Colombiano is a beloved dish in Colombia, traditionally made with leftover rice and beans, often incorporating eggs and various meats. It reflects the resourcefulness of Colombian cuisine, turning simple ingredients into a hearty breakfast. This dish is often enjoyed on weekends or special occasions, showcasing the rich flavors and textures of Colombian cooking. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Colombia, influencing breakfast menus in various Latin American communities around the world.

ColombianCOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup beans
2 cups rice
1 medium tomato
1 medium onion
4 large eggs
4 arepas

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Introduce the concept of calentao as a way to use leftovers from the previous day, specifically beans and rice.

2

Prepare a guiso (sauce) with tomato and onion for added flavor.

3

Heat oil in a skillet and add chopped onion, cooking until translucent.

4

Add diced tomato to the skillet and cook until softened.

5

Add the pre-cooked beans and rice to the skillet, mixing well to heat through.

6

Crack an egg into the skillet and cook it to desired doneness, either sunny-side up or scrambled.

7

Serve the calentao topped with the cooked egg and alongside arepas.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large skilletsmall panspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Colombian Breakfast HashCalentao

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