Tasty Arroz a la Cubana Recipe

Get ready to get the best of both worlds when you finish making this amazing recipe that is the perfect mix between Caribbean and Andalusian cuisine. We are talking about the Arroz a la Cubana, a famous dish that is as great as other easy Spanish recipes like the Authentic paella or the Spanish chicken and rice recipe. Keep reading this article to learn how to make it at home, with some extra tips that will help you during the process.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (300 gr) round-grain rice
• 3 cups (750ml) water
• 4 eggs
• 4 bananas
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup (220gr) Tomato sauce
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, put a couple of tablespoons...: In a saucepan, put a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When it starts to sizzle, add the rice and fry it for a couple of minutes while mixing.
2. 2Add the water, and as soon as it...: Add the water, and as soon as it starts to boil, add salt to taste. Turn the heat to low.
3. 3Cook for 20 minutes. If it runs out...: Cook for 20 minutes. If it runs out of liquid before that time, add more water.
4. 4Taste the rice and add more salt if...: Taste the rice and add more salt if necessary. Drain the water and let it rest for 10 minutes before eating.
5. 5While the rice rests, peel the bananas and...: While the rice rests, peel the bananas and cut them in two halves, lengthwise.
6. 6In a skillet, add the butter, and let...: In a skillet, add the butter, and let it melt. Brown the bananas on both sides. Set them aside.
7. 7In a clean pan, put a little extra...: In a clean pan, put a little extra virgin olive oil. When it gets hot, fry the eggs with salt to taste.
8. 8Heat the tomato sauce for 7 minutes (or...: Heat the tomato sauce for 7 minutes (or until it reaches the desired temperature) to pour it over the rice later.
9. 9For each plate, put a generous amount of...: For each plate, put a generous amount of white rice, a fried egg, and 2 banana halves.
10. 10Finally, pour the tomato sauce over the white...: Finally, pour the tomato sauce over the white rice and serve while warm.