Arroz Mamposteao (Puerto Rican-Style Fried Rice)
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Arroz mamposteao is a vibrant and flavorful dish made with U.S.-grown jasmine rice, stewed beans, and sweet plantains, all cooked with aromatic ingredients like onions, garlic, and peppers. Perfect for repurposing leftover rice, this traditional Puerto Rican recipe is packed with Caribbean flavors and is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
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ingredients
- 1 tablespoon annatto oil
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup seeded and diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup seeded and diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup seeded and diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon sofrito
- 4 cups cooked U.S.-grown jasmine rice
- 1 cup diced bistec (beef steak)
- 1 cup diced fried sweet plantains
- 2 cups stewed pink beans
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Method
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the annatto oil and let it warm.
Step 2
Add the diced onions, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, garlic, and sofrito. Sauté until fragrant and the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 3
Add the cooked rice, diced bistec, and diced sweet plantains to the skillet. Stir well to ensure the ingredients are evenly mixed.
Step 4
Pour in the stewed pink beans, making sure the rice is coated in the bean broth. Stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the rice mixture and stir once more.
Step 6
Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.