Description
This Easy Arroz Con Huevo Frito Recipe combines savory fried rice with a delicious fried egg for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Rice:
2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
Seasonings:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion (finely chopped), 1 garlic clove (minced), 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, salt and black pepper to taste
Eggs:
4 large eggs, additional olive oil for frying
Garnish:
chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional), hot sauce or avocado for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, add garlic and cumin.
- Add Rice: Mix in cooked rice, season with salt and pepper, cook until crispy.
- Fry Eggs: In another skillet, fry eggs to desired doneness.
- Serve: Plate rice, top with fried egg, garnish with herbs, and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best for texture and flavor.
- Customize with diced tomatoes, bell peppers, or cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
