Huevos a la cubana, eggs with rice and plantain
Fried eggs on white rice with tomato sauce and sweet fried plantain. A simple, filling plate.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.65 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the rice, water and a pinch of the salt in a pan. Bring to the boil, cover, and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes.
12 min - 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a small pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano, then the passata. Simmer for 10 minutes and season with the rest of the salt.
15 min - 3
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Fry the plantain slices for 2 to 3 minutes each side until golden. Keep warm.
6 min - 4
Heat the rest of the oil in a clean pan. Fry the eggs until the whites are set and the edges are crisp.
3 min - 5
Divide the rice between plates. Spoon over the tomato sauce, add the plantain and top with an egg.
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