Arroz ala Cubana

Ingredients :

• 1 lb. lean ground beef (or pork)
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 potato, diced
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tbsp. raisins
• 4 unripe saba bananas (or 2 banana plantains), cut in half lengthwise, to serve
• 4 Fried Eggs, to serve
• 4 cups cooked rice, to serve

Cooking Procedures :

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook ground beef, stirring to break up, for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer meat to plate; drain off fat from pan.
2. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until onion is translucent. Return meat to pan, add potato and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper -to taste. Add green peas and raisins; cook for 5 more minutes, or until the vegetables and meat are done. Transfer to a serving platter, keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil; pan-fry the bananas for 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly brown. Add to the meat platter and serve with Fried Eggs and cooked rice.
5. Serves 4.