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Arroz ala Cubana

Cultural Context

Arroz ala Cubana is a beloved dish in the Philippines, reflecting the country's colonial influences from Spain. Traditionally served as a comfort food, it combines rice with seasoned ground beef, fried eggs, and sweet bananas, symbolizing the fusion of savory and sweet flavors in Filipino cuisine. Today, it is commonly enjoyed in homes and eateries, showcasing the adaptability of local ingredients and tastes.

FilipinoPHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 grms ground beef
250 grms ground pork
2 tbsp cooking oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small onion (minced)
1 big tomato (diced)
2 and 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 cup carrots (diced)
1 tbsp raisins or more
1 small bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup green peas
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (optional)
salt and pepper
3 pcs. bananas saba or 2 pcs plantains
3 eggs
enough oil for frying the bananas and eggs

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is budget-friendly.

banana

🥗Healthier: plantain

💰Cheaper: none

Plantains offer a similar texture and flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can replace egg for a plant-based option.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: none

Fresh tomatoes can provide a fresher taste.

1

Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Sauté minced onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

3

Add ground beef and ground pork to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Stir in diced tomato, soy sauce, and optional Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 10 minutes.

5

Add diced carrots, green peas, and diced bell pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

6

In a separate pan, fry eggs sunny-side up until whites are set, about 3-4 minutes.

7

Slice bananas saba or plantains lengthwise and fry in enough oil until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

8

Serve the beef and pork mixture topped with fried eggs and fried bananas on the side.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

panfrying panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

egg

Also Known As

Cuban Rice

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