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    Arroz con Huevo Frito

    Published: May 1, 2021 by Elizabeth · Leave a Comment

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    A close up of the arroz con huevo frito with a fork cutting into the yolk and served with sweet plantains. Under the picture there is a blue graphic with the title in aqua and yellow letters.

    Arroz con huevo frito is white rice and a fried egg. This is a typical Latin lunch and it’s a popular Cuban dish. Fried eggs and rice is not something that you would order at a trendy Cuban eatery, but what you would find at your Cuban friend’s house at lunchtime, a busy night, or right before payday when money is a little tight.

    A close-up image of the arroz con huevo frito with sweet plantains served on an off-white plate.

    This is a simple meal consisting of an egg cooked in oil (or butter) until the whites are cooked but the yolk is still soft. The egg is sprinkled with salt, maybe a little black pepper and served over plain white rice.

    If you’re from a Cuban, or Latin family, odds are you are familiar with arroz con huevo frito already. If you’re not, you might be thinking “rice with eggs?” I’ll tell you, that this is a surprisingly tasty combination. As a bonus, it’s inexpensive and convenient; you probably have rice and eggs on hand.

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    Ingredients

    • White Rice – long grain white rice is the standard for this meal
    • Seasoning – salt and pepper are the only spices needed, keeping things simple and cheap
    • Eggs – use what you have on hand, if they are large that’s best, if not maybe make two per serving
    • Oil – the eggs will be cooked on medium heat so many types of oil and butter will work; use  your favorite (we use canola oil)

    Recipe tips

    • Avoid sticky, gummy rice by not over stirring; resist the temptation.
    • To keep rice from burning on the bottom:  once covered, let the rice cook on low heat, even if you are in a hurry. Raising the heat will not make the rice cook faster; it will only serve to burn it and make your pot difficult to clean.
    • If you need a lot of rice:  the water to rice ratio for white rice is 2 to 1. For example:  if you’re making 2 cups of rice add 4 cups of water, adjust the salt and follow the same directions.
    • Crack the egg on a flat surface instead of a rim to avoid getting shell pieces in the egg.
    • For best results use a non-stick skillet to fry eggs.
    • Wipe the skillet and add fresh oil/butter between batches. This is especially important if you are using butter.
    A close up of the arroz con huevo frito with a fork cutting into the yolk and served with sweet plantains.

    White rice instructions

    Bring the water to a boil, add the rice and salt to the pan, stir well. When the water comes back to a boil, lower the heat to medium.

    Simmer the rice, uncovered until most of the water has cooked out and the rice can be seen on the surface, approximately 7-10 minutes. Stir the rice only 1 or 2 times to make sure it’s not sticking to the bottom.

    An image of cooking white rice in a saucepan with a wooden spoon in the pan.

    Give it one last good stir; lower the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook the rice for 20-25 minutes or until done. Do not stir after it’s covered.

    Fluff with a fork and keep covered on low heat while you fry the eggs.

    Cooked white rice after it was fluffed with a fork, still in a saucepan.

    Fried eggs instructions

    Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. How many eggs to add at one time will depend on the size of the skillet.

    Gently crack the egg on a flat surface and carefully open it over the hot oil (or open the egg into a small, shallow dish then slide it into the oil). Use the method you are most comfortable with.

    Cook the egg for approximately 2 minutes until the egg white is set.

    An egg cooking in a non-stick skillet, the yolk is not cooked but the egg white is set around it.edges.

    Use a spatula to gently flip it so that the yolk is face down and cook for 10-15 seconds for over-easy (an extra 30-45 seconds for over-medium). Leave the yolk soft so you can mix it with the rice.

    An over-easy fried egg still in a non-stick skillet.

    Repeat with the remaining eggs, wiping the skillet and adding fresh oil/butter between batches.

    Serve the fried egg over a bed of white rice. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper, if desired.

    A fried egg on a bed of white rice with fried sweet plantains on the side served on an ornate off-white plate.

    Side dish suggestions

    This rice and egg dish is delicious on its own, but a side dish is always welcome. Popular sides include: fried sweet plantains (maduros), French fries, tostones (fried green plantains), plantain chips, yuca frita (yuca fries), sliced avocado, banana, bread (especially Cuban bread) and saltine crackers.

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    A close up of the arroz con huevo frito with a fork cutting into the yolk and served with sweet plantains.
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    Arroz con Huevo Frito

    This is a simple meal consisting of an egg cooked in oil (or butter) until the whites are cooked but the yolk is still soft. The egg is sprinkled with salt, maybe a little black pepper and served over plain white rice.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: Cuban
    Keyword: eggs, white rice
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    Ingredients

    White Rice Ingredients

    • 1 cup White Rice
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 teaspoon Salt we used kosher salt

    Fried Eggs Ingredients

    • 4 teaspoons Oil divided – 1 teaspoon per egg (use your favorite oil or butter, we use canola oil)
    • 4 Eggs large if available
    • Pinch Salt for each egg
    • Pinch of Black Pepper for each egg – optional

    Instructions

    Make the rice

    • Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
    • Add the white rice and salt to the pan, stir well.
    • Lower the heat to medium when the water comes back to a boil.
    • Simmer the rice, uncovered until most of the water has cooked out and the rice can be seen on the surface, approximately 7-10 minutes. Stir the rice only 1 or 2 times to make sure it’s not sticking to the bottom.
    • Give it one last stir; lower the heat to low and cover the pot.
    • Cook the rice for 20-25 minutes or until done. Do not stir after it’s covered.
    • Fluff with a fork and keep covered on low heat while you fry the eggs.

    Fry the eggs

    • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
    • Gently crack the egg on a flat surface and carefully open it over the hot oil (or open the egg into a small, shallow dish then slide the egg into the oil). Use the method you are most comfortable with.
    • Cook the egg for approximately 2 minutes until the egg white is set.
    • Use a spatula to gently flip it egg so that the yolk is face down.
    • Cook for 10-15 seconds for over-easy (an extra 30-45 seconds for over-medium). Leave the yolk soft so you can mix it with the rice.
    • Repeat with the remaining eggs, wiping the skillet and adding fresh oil/butter between batches.
    • Serve the fried egg over a bed of white rice. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper, if desired.

    Notes

    • Don’t over stir the rice to prevent it from getting sticky.
    • For best results use a non-stick skillet to fry the eggs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
    The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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