Arroz con Huevo Frito (Cuban Rice and Fried Egg)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cuban
Arroz con Huevo Frito (Cuban Rice and Fried Egg)
Description
Arroz con Huevo Frito begins with cooking white rice in water flavored with garlic, bay leaf, and a small crested onion, infusing it with subtle aromatics while ensuring the rice is tender and not sticky. To prepare the plantains, ripe plantains are halved and sliced lengthwise before frying in cooking oil until golden and cooked through, providing a soft texture with a sweet, caramelized exterior.
The fried eggs are cooked simply in minimal oil, covered to steam them gently, resulting in tender whites with runny or set yolks depending on the timing. The rice is shaped using a bowl for presentation and is warmed before serving. The dish brings together the savory rice, rich eggs, and sweet fried plantains for a satisfying, well-rounded meal.
This meal is a great choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, representing a Cuban home-cooked staple. The recipe suggests rinsing the rice to remove excess starch and warming it before plating to enhance texture and taste. The components are straightforward but combine distinctive flavors and textures that complement each other.
Ingredients
- 200 grams white rice
- tomato sauce
- 1 onion crested, small
- 1 plantain
- neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 egg
- salt
- 1 garlic
- bay leaf
Instructions
- Put twice the amount of water to amount of rice in a pot and with a clove of garlic, bay leaf and a small crested onion for flavor and bring to a boil.
- Add the rice once the water begins to boil and stir constantly with a wooden spoon for about 15 minutes to prevent the rice from sticking. Cook until just tender, strain it and rinse the excess starch under cold water.
- Now let's move on to the plantain. Use a ripe plantain and cut it in half and divide each half lengthwise again. Fry the plantain halves in a pan in about an inch of cooking oil until golden and cooked through. Transfer the plantain ti a kitchen-paper-lined dish to absorb the excess oil.
- The fried egg is simple. Add just a few drops of oil in a pan and crack the eggs inside. Cover with a lid and allow them to steam for a couple of minutes.
- Warm up the rice in the microwave or in a steamer for a little while since it will be cold after running through cold water.
- Use a small bowl to shape the rice and upturn onto the serving plates. Place the egg on top along with some tomato sauce and the fried plantain on the side.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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