Arroz con Huevo y Chorizo
A comforting and simple Cuban rice dish featuring fluffy white rice cooked with savory chorizo sausage and topped with a fried egg, creating a rich and satisfying meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups Long-grain white rice
- 4 cups Water or chicken broth
- 8 oz Chorizo(Spanish-style, casing removed and crumbled)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1/2 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 4 large Eggs(for topping)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled chorizo and cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the chorizo fat in the saucepan. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with the fat and aromatics. Toast for about 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Pour in the water or chicken broth and add the salt. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 7
While the rice is cooking, fry the eggs in a separate skillet to your desired doneness (sunny-side up is traditional).
- 8
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently stir in the cooked chorizo. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve the rice and chorizo mixture in bowls, topped with a fried egg and garnished with fresh parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using chicken broth instead of water will add more depth of flavor.
- ✓Ensure the chorizo is Spanish-style, which is cured and flavorful, rather than Mexican-style, which is typically raw.
- ✓Don't lift the lid while the rice is simmering to ensure even cooking.
🔄 Variations
- Add some peas or diced carrots to the rice for added color and nutrients.
- A sprinkle of grated Manchego cheese can be a delicious addition.