My variation on arroz a la cubana. This recipe is something I learned from my flatmate. But I use basmati rice instead of short grain rize Please refer to the author’s notes if this is your first time here.
ingredients
for 2 portions
- 200g basmati rice
- 2tsp cumin seeds
- 1tsp salt
- sunflower oil
- 1tsp chili powder
- 1tsp ginger powder
- 1tsp garlic powder
- 300gm of tomato frito
steps
- Fry cumin seeds in hot oil till they are sputtering
- Add rice and fry it till it is coated with oil
- Add boiling water depending on your rice. Here it is 3X
- Wait till it’s cooked properly
- On the side, fry 2 egg sunny side up style.
- Then remove the eggs and add chopped onion to fry it till it is golden brown
- Add garlic, ginger, and chili, salt one by one
- Add fried tomato can. I am using this
- Mix well. Cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Keep stirring.
- Assemble it with rice, sauce, and egg. Enjoy!