Arroz ala Cubana

Arroz ala Cubana is a Philippine dish that consists of sautéed minced beef, white rice, fried egg and fried cardaba (saba) banana. A dish that originated from the Spanish arroz a la cubana which is nearly similar but instead of the sautéed beef it is served with tomato sauce.

Arroz ala Cubana is a Philippine dish that consists of sautéed minced beef, white rice, fried egg and fried cardaba (saba) banana. A dish that originated from the Spanish arroz a la cubana which is nearly similar but instead of sautéed beef, it is only served with tomato sauce or sofrito (tomatoes, onions, garlic and green peppers sautéed in olive oil).  Another version of this dish also exists in Peru where it is served neither with tomato sauce nor beef mince but instead it is prepared with fried hot dog.  Arroz a la Cubana when directly translated means “Cuban rice” but despite its name this dish did not originated from Cuba but in Spain.

Another simple dish to prepare and best of all it a complete meal where you can get your fruits, carbs and protein in one plate.

Arroz ala Cubana

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• Author: Raymund
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 6 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Cuisine: Filipino

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Description

Arroz ala Cubana is a Philippine dish that consists of sautéed minced beef, white rice, fried egg and fried cardaba (saba) banana. A dish that originated from the Spanish arroz a la cubana which is nearly similar but instead of the sautéed beef it is served with tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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Sautéed Minced Meat

• 300 g lean minced pork
• 300 g lean minced beef
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 carrot, diced (optional)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• oil

Others

• steamed rice
• cardaba (saba) banana, sliced crosswise
• fried egg (sunny side up)

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Instructions

1. In a pan add a small amount of oil then fry banana pieces until golden brown on each side. Remove from pan then set aside.
2. Using the same pan add oil then sauté garlic and onions.
3. Add minced pork and beef and cook for 10 minutes or until meat is brown.
4. Add the corn, peas, carrots and raisins and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add soy sauce and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Turn heat off then set aside.
6. Place rice in the middle of the plate, top it with fried egg, place Sautéed Minced Meat at the side and fried bananas on the other side. Serve.

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