04/04/2026
🇵🇭 Arroz a la Cubana | Filipino Food Bible Episode 5
Arroz a la Cubana originated in Spain, making its way to the Philippines during the colonial period. Though it is a popular humble dish in its country of origins, there are elements that are distinctly Filipino in our version that set it apart. Namely, the use of saba, ground meat and other seasonings! 😍
INGREDIENTS:
Arroz a la Cubana:
- 1 whole white onion, diced
- 10-15 cloves of garlic, sliced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2-3 tsp of tomato paste
- 2kg of ground beef
- 1/3 cup of soy sauce
- 2 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large potato, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1-2 bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup of green peas
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1 tbsp of Spanish paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Others:
- saba banana, sliced in half and fried
- 2 eggs, sunny side up
INSTRUCTIONS:
- To start sauté onions, garlic, and tomatoes until soft before adding tomato paste and mixing them together.
- Then add your ground meat, adding Worcestershire and soy sauce. Add vegetables like carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, and green peas along with raisins for added sweetness.
- Mix together, and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with saba, a heaping serving of your arroz a la Cubana, fried eggs and enjoy!