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Colombian Breakfast Platter: A Mouthwatering Start to Your Day

Discover our easy-to-make, mouthwatering Colombian Breakfast Platter recipe. This balanced meal is perfect for those on a standard diet and features delicious ingredients like Colombian rice, chicharr贸n, arequipe, and fresh fruit salad. Enjoy this flavorful start to your day with friends and family!

馃晵 Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 5 minutes - Total Time: 20 minutes
馃嵔 Servings: 4
馃敟 Difficulty: Easy
馃寧 Cuisine: Colombian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Colombian rice, cooked
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup chicharr贸n, fried pork rinds
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh fruit salad (mango, pineapple, and strawberries)
  • 1/2 cup arequipe, Colombian caramel spread
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Agua de Panela, a traditional Colombian hot drink, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
  2. Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Fry the eggs to your preference (sunny side up, over easy, etc.).
  3. Assemble the fruit salad by dicing the mango, pineapple, and strawberries into bite sized pieces. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve the Colombian rice in a large bowl or on a plate as the base of your platter.
  5. Top the rice with fried eggs, chicharr贸n, avocado slices, and fruit salad.
  6. Drizzle arequipe over the top for an extra touch of sweetness.
  7. Serve immediately with a side of Agua de Panela if desired. Enjoy!

Chef鈥檚 Insight

The combination of textures and flavors in this Colombian Breakfast Platter creates a memorable sensory experience that will keep you coming back for more.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the quantities of each ingredient to suit your personal preferences.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe showcases the rich culinary heritage of Colombia, with dishes such as arequipe, a traditional caramel spread made from sugar cane, and chicharr贸n, a beloved pork rind snack.