Arroz Cubano: Easy Cuban Rice Recipe

Name: Arroz Cubano: Easy Cuban Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup sofrito; 3 tablespoons Spanish virgin olive oil; 2 cups uncooked rice; 3 to 4 cups water; Salt, to taste; 4 large eggs

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Arroz Cubano, also known as Arroz a la Cubana, is a classic dish of rice and fried egg that is eaten in many Spanish-speaking countries. As with any dish that is popular—and cooked in a variety of regions—there are versions unique to every household. Some cooks prepare the rice with garlic, while others prepare simply white rice. Recipes might include a can of tomato sauce sautéd with a bit of olive oil, or a sofrito with onions and peppers. In some countries, adding a fried banana is traditional.

Sofrito is a tomato sauce that is made all over Spain and used in other recipes. It is fresh or crushed canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, and green peppers sautéed in olive oil. For this recipe, it is best to first make the sofrito and set aside until needed.

Considering the recipe's main ingredients are rice and egg, this is the perfect dish to quickly throw together on a busy weeknight. Simply adjust the ingredients to reflect what you have on hand.

1 cup sofrito
3 tablespoons Spanish virgin olive oil
2 cups uncooked rice
3 to 4 cups water
Salt, to taste
4 large eggs

Make the sofrito. While the sofrito is simmering, make the rice. Pour approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a medium-size saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Add the rice into the pan and coat the rice with the oil. Pour enough water to cover the rice into the pan and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste. Then, reduce the heat, loosely cover and allow to simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.
Pour 1/4-inch olive oil into a small frying pan and place over medium heat. Fry the eggs one at a time in the olive oil, sprinkling with a dash of salt.
Place a scoop of rice on each plate and make a depression in the center. Ladle some of the sofrito into the depression. Carefully top with a fried egg. Serve immediately with a baguette.

Raw Egg Warning

Consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs poses a risk of foodborne illness.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
641	Calories
25g	Fat
82g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	641
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 817mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 82g	30%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 11mg	53%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 352mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.