Description
This Easy Arroz Con Huevo Frito Recipe is a delicious and simple Latin American dish featuring fried eggs served over seasoned white rice. It’s a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast or any time of day.
Ingredients
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For the rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the eggs:
- 4 large eggs
For garnish and serving:
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Hot sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic, then add the cooked rice, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry until heated through.
- Cook the eggs: In a separate skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and fry until whites are set but yolks are runny.
- Assemble: Place a fried egg on top of each serving of rice. Garnish with cilantro and serve with hot sauce.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best for this recipe.
- Enhance the flavor with soy sauce or lime juice.
- Pair with avocado or plantains for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with egg
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
