Arroz a La Cubana - The Cuban Delight

Ingredients

Fresh parsley

a handful, finely chopped for garnish

Eggs

4, for frying

Vegetable oil

3 tablespoons, for frying

Salt and pepper

to taste

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Ground beef

500 grams

Tomato sauce

1 cup

Plantains

2, sliced

White rice

2 cups, uncooked

Instructions

1. Start by cooking the white rice as per the package instructions. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced plantains and fry until they turn a beautiful golden brown on both sides. Once done, remove them from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
3. In the same skillet, add the last tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until they soften and release their wonderful aroma.
4. Next, add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until it browns nicely. Season the beef with salt and pepper to your liking.
5. Pour in the tomato sauce and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
6. While the beef is simmering, fry the eggs in a separate skillet to your desired doneness.
7. Time to assemble your dish! Start with a scoop of cooked rice on each plate. Generously top it with the savory ground beef mixture, add the sweet fried plantains, and finally, crown the dish with a fried egg.
8. Garnish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy your culinary trip to Cuba!