Cuban Rice

Canarian Recipes: Arroz a la Cubana

Arroz a la Cubana is a simple, classic dish that is very popular in Spain and Latin America. It is perfect when you want something quick, inexpensive, and filling.

Ingredients for 1

  • White rice (80–100 g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small ripe banana
  • Fried tomato (to taste)
  • Olive or sunflower oil
  • Salt

Method

  1. Wash the rice and cook it in salted water until it is fluffy. Drain well.
  2. Peel the banana, cut it in half (or into slices), and fry it until golden brown.
  3. In the same pan, fry the egg with a runny yolk (or to your preference).
  4. Serve the rice, add the hot fried tomato, and accompany it with the banana and egg.

Popular Variations
With sausages
With chorizo or ham
With avocado