Arroz con cerdo is a delicious preparation that combines rice with minced pork, an exquisite recipe from Cuban cuisine that stands out as a fundamental main dish in the gastronomy of this beautiful island.
It is an iconic dish in Cuban gastronomy, with roots dating back to the Spanish colonization of the island.
The combination of rice and minced pork in this dish reflects the influence of centuries of cultural exchange in the Caribbean region.
Arroz con cerdo
Ingredients
2 pounds of Rice
1 ½ pound of Pork meat
3 tablespoons of Fat
1 teaspoon of Salt
6 cups of Broth (cubed)
1 Onion
3 Garlic cloves
1 Chili pepper
¼ teaspoon of Cumin
1 teaspoon of Bijol or saffron
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the dish, start by sautéing the chopped onion and chili pepper together with the crushed garlic in a frying pan.
Step 2 : Next, add the pork meat cut into pieces and mix with the sofrito until lightly browned.
Step 3 : Sprinkle with salt and cumin, add the rice and mix well to lightly brown it with the meat.
Step 4 : Then, add the broth colored with bijol, cover the preparation, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender.
Step 5 : Ready to enjoy!
