Cuban Rice Recipe

Name: Cuban Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) can peas; 3 cups cooked white rice; 8 ounces fresh white mushrooms; 1/2 pound smoked or baked ham cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 medium yellow onions diced; 1 stick butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons white table sugar; 2 tablespoons seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon MSG; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (16-ounce) can peas
3 cups cooked white rice
8 ounces fresh white mushrooms
1/2 pound smoked or baked ham cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 medium yellow onions diced
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white table sugar
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon MSG
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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In a 4-quart saucepan add the can of peas, liquid and all, into warm rice and cover pot so rice will absorb most of pea liquid.
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Cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices and dice ham and onion.
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Heat 12-inch frying pan over high heat.
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Add 1/2 stick of butter.
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Once the butter melts add mushrooms to pan.
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Do not stir or turn for 2 minutes.
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After 2 minutes turn mushrooms and add onion and remaining butter.
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After 2 more minutes stir once and add ham cubes and olive oil.
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Reduce heat to medium and cook while stirring constantly for 1 more minute to warm ham.
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Pour contents of frying pan into pot with rice and peas and then add all spices.
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Mix well and serve.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) can peas, 3 cups cooked white rice, 8 ounces fresh white mushrooms, 1/2 pound smoked or baked ham cut into 1/4-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Cuban Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Rice

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