Fritanga

Name: Fritanga
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb pork belly, cut into strips; 1/2 lb chorizo, sliced on the bias; 1/2 lb morcilla (blood sausage), sliced; 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges; 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced; 4 small arepas, warmed; 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 scallion, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

A glorious mixed platter of chicharrón, chorizo, blood sausage, fried potatoes, and plantain — Colombian street feasting at home.

⏱ 30 minPrep time

🔥 45 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 Colombian KitchenCategory

☆☆☆☆☆No ratings yet

Fritanga is the Colombian answer to the mixed grill, a platter piled with everything fried that a hungry crowd could want. Served at casual eateries across the country, it is meant to be shared, with arepas, hogao, and lime on the side.

Everything fried, on one heroic platter

Each element brings its own texture: crackling chicharrón, juicy spiced chorizo, rich blood sausage, crispy potatoes, and sweet fried plantain. Dipped through tangy hogao, it is loud, indulgent, and exactly what a celebration should taste like.

Colombian recipes →

Step by stepInstructions

Boil the pork belly in salted water for 20 minutes, drain, and fry over medium-high heat until golden and crisp; set aside.
In the same skillet, fry the chorizo and morcilla slices for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned; set aside.
Heat the oil and fry the potato wedges for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and cooked through; drain.
Fry the plantains in the same oil for 3 minutes per side until caramelized.
Make a quick hogao: cook the scallion in 1 tablespoon of the oil for 1 minute, add the tomatoes and cumin, and simmer 8 minutes.
Arrange everything on a large platter with the arepas and lime wedges and serve immediately.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Cook the chicharrón first and use its rendered fat for the potatoes — free flavor. Fritanga is a fresh-from-the-pan dish; serve immediately and keep components warm in the oven if cooking in batches.

Recipe details

Prep30 min

Cook45 min

Servings4

CategoryColombian Kitchen

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

Fritanga

Everything fried, on one heroic platter

Step by stepInstructions

💡 Chef tips & storage

Rate this recipe

Recipe details

Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

Log In

Get free recipes every week

Fritanga

Everything fried, on one heroic platter

Step by stepInstructions

💡 Chef tips & storage

Rate this recipe

Recipe details

Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

Join the conversation

Keep browsingYou might also like

Ajiaco Bogotano

Cuchuco de Trigo

Manjar Blanco

Log In