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Arroz a la Cubana

Cultural Context

Arroz a la Cubana has roots in Spanish colonial cuisine, reflecting the fusion of flavors brought to the Philippines. Traditionally, it's a comfort food served with rice, fried eggs, and sweet bananas, often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch. In modern times, variations exist across Latin America and the Philippines, showcasing local ingredients and preferences, making it a beloved dish in many households.

CubanPHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup green peas
3 saba bananas, sliced
1/2 cup banana ketchup
1/2 cup raisins
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 large eggs
2 cups rice
1 teaspoon iodized salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while TVP is budget-friendly and plant-based.

banana

🥗Healthier: plantain

💰Cheaper: apple

Plantains are more traditional, while apples are often more accessible.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer a lighter taste, while canned are budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled egg substitute

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol, while substitutes can be cost-effective.

1

Get a pan hot on medium-high heat.

2

Cook the saba bananas in the pan without oil until slightly charred.

3

Add cooking oil to the same pan after the bananas are cooked.

4

Add diced carrots, green peas, and diced onion to the pan and stir.

5

Add ground beef to the pan and mix everything together.

6

Season with iodized salt while cooking.

7

When the beef is halfway cooked, add the green peas.

8

Add about two tablespoons of banana ketchup to the mixture.

9

Add raisins to the mixture and stir everything together.

10

Fry an egg in a hot pan.

11

Plate the dish with rice, the cooked meat mixture, fried egg, and charred bananas.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfryingboiling

Equipment Needed

potfrying panspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Cuban Rice

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