Arroz a la Cubana (Cuban Style Rice)
This Filipino-style Arroz a la Cubana is a delicious and easy meal that comes together very quickly and always a great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Very versatile dish indeed and everyone loves this!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil, optional if the meat you're using has a good amount of fat content
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
- 2 red potatoes, diced
- 1/2 a piece of a large red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup peas
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or skillet. Sauté the garlic and onion for about a minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook until the onions and tomatoes have softened about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the ground beef and pork. Crumble with a fork to prevent clumping. Season with soy sauce and black pepper and cook until the meat has turned brown.
- Add the potatoes or red bell pepper and carrots and then simmer covered for about 5-8 minutes or until the veggies have softened.
- Uncover then stir in the raisins, raise the heat and cook for a further 3-5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the peas and cook for another couple of minutes.
- If desired, season with a little Worcestershire sauce or to be truly pinoy —– fish sauce for more flavor. Yum! Only add extra seasoning if you think it's needed.
- Serve hot accompanied with fried rice, fried eggs and if available – fried plantains!
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 743mgPotassium: 823mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2282IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!