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Pork Arroz A la Cubana

Published: May 21, 2019 • Updated: Aug 25, 2022 by: Mella • Leave a Comment

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This is a Filipino-style arroz a la cubana recipe. Made of slowly braised ground pork, potatoes, carrots, and raisins. Served over warm rice, fried eggs, and banana.

Braised ground pork with Rice, fried eggs and bananas

The contrasting flavors of the three key components of this dish—meat, eggs, and banana are the defining characteristics of this dish.  They are amazingly delicious when eaten all together in ONE BIG spoonful.

As the name suggests, Arroz A la Cubana is a Spanish dish (Cuban-style to be exact) that became popular in the Philippines presumably during the Spanish colonization. The name simply means rice and fried eggs (that is according to the internet).

Traditionally, Arroz A la Cubana is made of ground beef and tomato sauce. In today's adaptation, however, I used ground pork and sliced fresh tomatoes.

The use of pork gave the dish a milder meaty taste while the fresh tomatoes added just a bit of tanginess and no overpowering 'tomatoey' flavor.

The base flavor of this particular recipe is Worcestershire sauce. Its distinct taste is what differentiates it from another Filipino dish called Pork Giniling.

Ingredients of Arroz A la Cubana

  • ground meat
  • garlic
  • onions
  • tomatoes
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • soy sauce
  • raisins
  • carrots
  • potatoes
  • fried eggs
  • fried saba banana or plantains
  • rice (Arroz) to serve

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How to make a Filipino Arroz A la Cubana

The key to making a sumptuous Arroz A la Cubana is slow braising. The starch from the potato and the hint of sweetness from the raisins and carrots will slowly incorporate with the meat and the sauce. By the time you finish cooking, the meat is soft, rich and silkier to the tongue.

Braised ground pork served with rice, fried eggs and bananas

Of course to complete this rice bowl, serve over warm rice, fried eggs (cooked over easy or sunny side up, your choice!), and fried ripe saba banana. Note that it must be ripe.

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Braised ground pork served with rice, fried eggs and bananas

Pork Arroz A la Cubana

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This Arroz A la Cubana is made of slowly braised ground pork, potatoes, carrots, and raisins. Served over warm rice, fried eggs and banana.
Makes (tap to scale):3 servings
Prep Time:15 mins
Cooking Time:20 mins
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Ingredients
 

  • cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small onion (minced)
  • 250 grams/ half pound ground pork
  • 2 ripe tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 small potato (diced)
  • 1 small carrot (diced)
  • ¼ cup raisins (add more if preferred)
  • ½ cup water
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

To serve with

  • 3 eggs
  • 3 saba bananas (sliced)
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  • In a medium-size pan over medium heat, add oil. Add garlic and onions. Saute until translucent.
  • Add ground pork. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
  • Add the sliced tomatoes. Cover with lid and let it cook for 3 minutes until the tomatoes are wilted.
  • Pour the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar and water. Add in the diced potatoes, carrots and raisins. Stir until the vegetables are completely covered with the sauce. Cover with lid.
  • Once liquid starts boiling, set heat to low. Braised for 20 to 25 mins until the meat is tender and the sauce thickened.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate pan with hot oil, fry the eggs. Over easy and sunny side are preferred with this dish. But there's no stopping you from making scrambled eggs.
    Set aside.
  • In the same pan, fry the bananas until all sides are slightly caramelized. Be careful not to burn them.
  • After 20 to 25 minutes, taste the braised meat. Season with pepper, add salt if needed. Remove from heat.
  • Scoop over warm rice and serve with the eggs and bananas. Enjoy!
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Author : Mella
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Filipino
Keyword : easy, simple
Nutrition Facts
Pork Arroz A la Cubana
Amount per Serving
Calories
693
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
224
mg
75
%
Sodium
 
434
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
1443
mg
41
%
Carbohydrates
 
87
g
29
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
3793
IU
76
%
Vitamin C
 
38
mg
46
%
Calcium
 
94
mg
9
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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