Paisa Leftover Breakfast
Calentado Paisa is listed in Classic Dishes for Antioquia / Paisa. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.
Heat the oil in a broad skillet.
Add hogao and any chopped meat and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the cold rice and beans.
Cook over medium-high heat for 8–12 minutes, folding and pressing the mixture against the skillet until hot and lightly crusted in places.
Add a little bean broth if it becomes dry, but avoid turning it into soup.
Fry the eggs separately.
Serve the calentado topped with eggs and accompanied by arepas and avocado.
Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.
cold cooked white rice
leftover frijoles antioqueños
hogao
chopped cooked beef
oil
eggs
repas
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