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Arroz a la Cubana

Arroz a la cubana (Cuban-style rice) is a Spanish dish consisting of a fried egg, rice, and tomato sauce and it is very popular in the Philippines and parts of South America. This is a great week night meal since it's simple and quick to prepare.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 681 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (sliced)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ onion (chopped)
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ carrot (chopped)
  • ½ red bell pepper (sliced)
  • ½ zucchini (chopped)
  • 6 mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz, 425 g)
  • 1 plantain (sliced; I use a firm yellow banana)
  • 3-4 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell)
  • 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp raisins
  • 4 ervings cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil and add garlic and bay leaf until fragrant.
  2. Add the onion and sauté until soft.
  3. Add the meat and stir until the meat is cooked through.
  4. Add the carrot, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms and sauté until soft.
  5. Add tomato sauce and bring it to boil. Using a skimmer, skim off the scum and fat. This is really important step to get a refine taste so please don’t skip. After finished, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
  6. Meanwhile, you can fry plantain (banana) and eggs to your liking.
  7. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce and raisins and stir well.
  8. Serve rice on a plate/bowl and pour the sauce over. Top it with fried bananas and a sunny side up egg.

Notes

  • The recipe is adapted from Skip to Malou.

Nutrition Information

Calories 681kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 653mg (27%) Potassium 1388mg (40%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 3057IU (61%) Vitamin C 46mg (51%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 681

% Daily Value*

Calories 681kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 653mg 27%
Potassium 1388mg 30%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 3057IU 61%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.