Posted by Marlen on May 24, 2001 at 09:10:07:
In Reply to: Cuban recipe posted by martha borges on May 22, 2001 at 20:39:54:
I am Cuban American and a Food Consultant for icuban.com
This is how I make it.
Arroz con Pollo (Cuban Chicken and Yellow Rice)
1/4 C. olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
pinch of oregano
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tomato, diced
2 C. water
1 C. rice
4 chicken pieces, sauteed
4-5 strands saffron
Peas and red pimientos for garnish
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add next 9 ingredients. Sauté until wilted. Add water. Bring to a boil. Add rice, chicken, and saffron. Bring to a boil again; stir and lower heat. Cook on low, covered, for 20 minutes. Garnish.